Fees & Passes

 

Changes to Entrance Fees and Passes in 2026

Learn about a few upcoming changes to entrance fees and passes for non-US residents and motorcycles that begin on January 1, 2026.

Free
No entrance pass required

An entrance pass is not required to access Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site.

Other National Park Service sites may require an entrance pass or fee. Depending on your trip plans, an interagency pass may save you money.

While the entrance fee is free, visitors still need to have a ticket for the tour. Tickets are handed out on a first come, first served basis in the Stone Cottage Visitor Center.

2026 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:

Beginning in 2026, free entrance on these days will be for US citizens and residents only. Nonresidents will pay the regular entrance fee and any applicable nonresident fees.

 

Group Reservations

Group Reservations for Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site

Reservations are required ONLY for groups of 20 or more people.

 

American the Beautiful Passes and all other interagency passes are not availabe for purchase at Val-Kill, but may be purchased at the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site and Vanderbilt Mansion national historic site.

 
Children exiting a school bus to enter a visitor center.
School Groups

If you are planning a visit for your school, see our important information on academic fee waivers and reservations.

A bus on a highway.
Tour Operators

Important information on application, fees, and reservations for commercial tour operators.

Eleanor Roosevelt speaking at a podium with many microphones.
Press Admission Requests

All press admission requests are managed through the Dutchess County Tourism office.

 

Last updated: January 20, 2025

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