Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
86 nearby · 33 free and dispersed sites within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Photo
1 current alert
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationVisitor Center and Bookstore Open Tues - SunVisitor Center and Bookstore hours are Tues - Sun 9-5. It is currently a .7 mile hike from the main parking lot and a .4 mile walk to the historic area from the Hikers Lot. Please keep this in mind. If you have access needs, please call the number posted in the parking lot.
At a glance
- Near the park
- 86 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 33 sitesWithin 25 mi
Where to camp
Camping near the park 86
- Aerial viewRV Park
Park Place RV Park
2.9 mi · Hendersonville, NC
- Aerial viewCampground
Camp Tekoa
3.2 mi · Flat Rock, NC
Free and dispersed nearby 33
See them on the map- Camp site (US Forest Service)Brevard, NC16 mi
- Camp site (US Forest Service)Brevard, NC16 mi
- Camp site (US Forest Service)Brevard, NC16 mi
- Camp site (US Forest Service)Brevard, NC16 mi
- Camp site (US Forest Service)Brevard, NC17 mi
- Wf-6Mills River, NC18 mi
Services nearby: 3 dump stations · 4 rest areas
About Carl Sandburg Home
Current Status: Pedestrian detour in place from main parking lot. Grounds / trails open dawn till dusk 7 days a week. Barn open 7 days a week 10-4. Bookstore / Visitor Center open Tuesday - Sunday 9-5. Interagency passes can be purchased at Visitor Center.
Current Status: Pedestrian detour in place from main parking lot. Grounds / trails open dawn till dusk 7 days a week. Barn open 7 days a week 10-4. Bookstore / Visitor Center open Tuesday - Sunday 9-5. Interagency passes can be purchased at Visitor Center.
Photos: NPS Photo
Things to do
- Arts and Culture
- Theater
- Guided Tours
Plan your visit
Getting there
The park is located three miles south of Hendersonville, NC on Little River Road off of the Greenville Highway/Rt. 225 in Flat Rock, NC. Visitors using GPS or mapping software should use 1800 Little River Road and look…
Weather
Average Monthly Highs and Lows January - 45 / 25 February - 50 / 30 March - 55 / 35 April - 60 / 40 May- 70 / 60 June - 80 / 65 July - 85 / 65 August - 80 / 65 September - 75 / 55 October - 70 / 45 November - 60 / 35…
Plan your visit
Hours
Parking lots, grounds, gardens, and trails are open every day, year-round, sunrise to sunset. Occasional closures arise from weather events, check park alerts for more information. The Sandburg Home, Visitor Center and Farm Area have seasonal hours that vary. House Tours are by reservation only through http://www.recreation.gov
Getting there
The park is located three miles south of Hendersonville, NC on Little River Road off of the Greenville Highway/Rt. 225 in Flat Rock, NC. Visitors using GPS or mapping software should use 1800 Little River Road and look for the signs directing you to the main visitor parking lot off Little River Road. To access the Hikers Parking lot, use 1928 Little River Road as the GPS address. You will see signs for the Hiker's parking lot, on the left, just before Carl Sandburg Lane.
Weather
Average Monthly Highs and Lows January - 45 / 25 February - 50 / 30 March - 55 / 35 April - 60 / 40 May- 70 / 60 June - 80 / 65 July - 85 / 65 August - 80 / 65 September - 75 / 55 October - 70 / 45 November - 60 / 35 December - 50 / 30
Camped at Carl Sandburg Home? You could be the first to say which site you'd pick again.
Reviews, photos and cell signal reports from real stays help the next camper choose.