Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
30 nearby · 1 free and dispersed site within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Photo/John Eicher
At a glance
- Near the park
- 30 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 1 siteWithin 25 mi
Where to camp
Camping near the park 30
- Public Land
Tailwater East Campground
9.8 mi · Coralville, IA
- Aerial viewCampground
Tailwater East
9.8 mi · Coralville, IA
Free and dispersed nearby 1
See them on the mapServices nearby: 1 dump station · 8 rest areas
About Herbert Hoover
Orphaned at age nine, Herbert Hoover left West Branch never to live here again. In later years, he returned to his humble birthplace to celebrate his long career of public service. A memorial landscape remains to tell his story: how community, hard work…
Orphaned at age nine, Herbert Hoover left West Branch never to live here again. In later years, he returned to his humble birthplace to celebrate his long career of public service. A memorial landscape remains to tell his story: how community, hard work, honesty, and usefulness to others opened a world of opportunity— and the presidency of the United States— to a child of simple beginnings.
Photos: NPS Photo/Steven Lonergan · NARA/Lynn Smith · NPS Photo/John Tobiason
Things to do
- Arts and Culture
- Craft Demonstrations
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Junior Ranger Program
Plan your visit
Getting there
Take exit 254 off Interstate 80 to West Branch, Iowa. The Visitor Center is 0.3 mile north of Interstate 80.
Weather
Spring and fall are mild with moderate temperatures. Average high temperatures in the spring and fall are between 50° and 60° F, with lows from 40° F to 50° F. Summer is hot and humid with average highs around 85° F…
Plan your visit
Hours
From April 1 - October 31, historic buildings and the visitor center are open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. From November 1 - March 31, historic buildings are open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the visitor center is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The grounds of the historic site are open 24 hours. Overnight parking is not allowed in the park.
Getting there
Take exit 254 off Interstate 80 to West Branch, Iowa. The Visitor Center is 0.3 mile north of Interstate 80.
Weather
Spring and fall are mild with moderate temperatures. Average high temperatures in the spring and fall are between 50° and 60° F, with lows from 40° F to 50° F. Summer is hot and humid with average highs around 85° F. Winter can be cold, windy, and snowy with highs averaging 30° F or lower. Rain and thunderstorms are most frequent in the spring and summer.
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