Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the captivating bronze sculptures and enjoy the beauty of art and nature. The park and its partners continue the tradition of the Cornish Colony of artists. Unleash your creativity today.
Alerts
- InformationNPS ↗Weekday Closures of Cornish-Windsor Bridge
The Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge is closed weekdays, 7am to 4pm, starting October 19 for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation to replace deck planks. Closures are expected through the end of November. Plan for extra travel time and use an alternate route such as U.S. Route 5 South from Windsor, Vermont to VT Route 131 East and NH 12A North.
- InformationNPS ↗Saint-Gaudens NHP is cashless
Cash payments at Saint-Gaudens NHP are not accepted as a method of payment for entry passes. Credit and debit cards are accepted.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedConcord A12 Rx
48 mi from the park's reference point · 12 acres
Within 50 miles, as of 2026-10-14. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Check the park's alerts and the managing office before you drive.
Fees & passes
| Type | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Per PersonEntrance fee to park grounds for people aged 16 and over. Kids aged 15 and younger are free. Valid for seven days. Fees collected 9am-4pm. | $10 | |
| Passes | ||
| Annual Entrance - ParkValid for cardholder and up to three others when cardholder is present. | $40 | |
The entrance fee to the park is $10 for adults 16 years of age and older; children 15 and younger are free. The entrance fee provides the visitor with a 7-day entrance permit to the site. Fees must be paid with credit card as cash payments cannot be accepted. Interagency passes including the Senior, Veteran, and Military passes are honored for the cardholder accompanied by up to three others.
Hours
| Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. | Varies by day ▾
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Hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hoursNow |
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| Nov 1, 2026 to May 22, 2027Seasonal Closure | Closed |
When to go
July draws the most visits here and January the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Visitor centers
- Visitor CenterPassport stamp
Located next to the statue of Abraham Lincoln, the Visitor Center provides information and restrooms to all visitors. Here you can watch the orientation film, browse the gift store, and learn about available public programs.
Explore
Things to do
- Drop-In Art Activities
Join park educators for daily art activities Monday through Saturday. Activities include watercolor painting, origami, and zine making. Drop-in art activities are free with park entry and open to all ages and experience levels.
Opens on the Park Service site
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Events
- Beyond the Bronze10/1501:00 PM · runs through Oct 26 · freeThis program begins outside the visitor center and moves across the park's historic core area.
- Authors After Hours10/2305:00 PM · freeThis program begins at the visitor center.
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
Forest Service trails nearby
These trails are outside the park on National Forest land, within 15 miles of Saint-Gaudens. Each one opens on Trailhead Atlas.
Distance is measured from the park's reference point to the nearer end of the trail.
Guidebooks for New England
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Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject.
Reference
Wildlife
Seen this monthBarred Owl 2× · Moose 2× · Common Loon 1× · Bald Eagle 1× · Gray Fox 1× · North American Porcupine 1×Research-grade observations within 25 km, last 30 days, via iNaturalist
Full checklist: 50 birds, 27 mammalsHide
Raptors & owlsBarred owl
Gamebirds & dovesmourning dove
WoodpeckersDowny woodpecker · Hairy woodpecker · yellow-bellied woodpecker · yellow-shafted flicker
Also on the checklistAlder Flycatcher · American Goldfinch · Black and white warbler · Black-capped chickadee · Black-throated green warbler · Blackburnian warbler · Blue jay · Brown creeper · Brown-headed cowbird · Cardinal · Catbird · Cedar waxwing · Chestnut-sided warbler · Chipping sparrow · Common Grackle · Common crow · Eastern Wood Pewee · Golden-crowned kinglet · Great crested flycatcher · Hermit thrush · Indigo bunting · Least flycatcher · Louisiana waterthrush · Willow Flycatcher · northern oriole · ovenbird · pine warbler · purple finch · red-breasted nuthatch · red-eyed vireo · red-winged blackbird · redstart · robin · rose-breasted grosbeak · scarlet tanager · solitary vireo · song sparrow · swamp sparrow · veery · white-breasted nuthatch · winter wren · wood thrush · yellow warbler · yellowthroat
Small mammalsAmerican Beaver · Common Muskrat · Deer mouse · Eastern Chipmunk · Eastern Gray Squirrel · Hairy-tailed Mole · Jumping mouse · Masked Shrew · Meadow Jumping Mouse · Meadow Vole · Porcupine · Red Squirrel · Short-tailed Shrew · Smokey Shrew · Star-nosed Mole · White-footed Deermouse
PredatorsAmerican Black Bear · Coyote · Fisher · River Otter · Striped Skunk
Hoofed mammalsWhite-tailed Deer
BatsBig Brown Bat · Common Brown Bat · Northern Bat
Also on the checklistEastern racoon · new england woodchuck
Activities
Activity guides for this park Birdwatching in the national parks · Hiking in the national parks · Skiing in the national parks · Stargazing in the national parks · Wildlife watching in the national parks
Weather & climate
The upper Connecticut River valley is located in a temperate climate. While some summer days may be hot and humid, the average summer temperature ranges in the 70s and lower 80s. Temperatures in the fall are normally in the upper 60s, with evenings dropping into the upper 40s and lower 50s. Winters can be cold with daily temperatures usually in the 20s and occasionally dropping to below zero. Snow may be heavy from mid December through March.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to enter Saint-Gaudens?
Entrance is $10 per person on foot or bike. Entrance fee to park grounds for people aged 16 and over.
Source: National Park Service
Which passes work at Saint-Gaudens?
The $80 America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee here, and a Saint-Gaudens-only annual pass is $40.
Source: Is the pass worth it
Can I pay the entrance fee in cash?
No. Saint-Gaudens takes cards only at the entrance.
Source: National Park Service
When is entrance to Saint-Gaudens free?
Next on October 27, Theodore Roosevelt's birthday. 2 fee-free days are left this year, for US residents only.
Source: Free entrance days
Do I need a reservation to enter Saint-Gaudens?
No. There is no timed-entry or entrance reservation at Saint-Gaudens. Camping and some tours have their own reservations.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Saint-Gaudens?
Standard hours are 9:00AM - 4:30PM on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and it is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
Is anything closed at Saint-Gaudens right now?
2 active alerts as of October 14, 2026: Weekday Closures of Cornish-Windsor Bridge; Saint-Gaudens NHP is cashless.
Source: Alerts
How busy is Saint-Gaudens?
28,451 recreation visits in 2025, number 306 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at Saint-Gaudens?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 4G LTE. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the weather like at Saint-Gaudens?
The upper Connecticut River valley is located in a temperate climate. While some summer days may be hot and humid, the average summer temperature ranges in the 70s and lower 80s.
Source: Weather & climate
Follow this park
- Alerts feed (RSS)
- Every active Park Service alert for this unit, one item each, rebuilt with the nightly data refresh.
- Add dates to your calendar (.ics file)
- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
