Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Sagamore Hill is the former home of the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, from 1885 until his death in 1919.
A national historic site inside Oyster Bay
July is the busiest month
July averages about 14,283 visitors, 2.7 times January. When to go ↓
You can stay in Oyster Bay
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site is inside Oyster Bay, which has 26 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓
Written from National Park Service visitor counts, NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia. Updated when the Park Service posts a new month.
Crowds and weather, month by month
Bars: average monthly visitors, 2022–2025. Line: the typical afternoon high. Green months are mild and quieter than average.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Sagamore Hill is the former home of the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, from 1885 until his death in 1919. It is located in Cove Neck, New York, near Oyster Bay on the North Shore of Long Island, 25 miles (40 km) east of Manhattan. It is now the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, which includes the Theodore Roosevelt Museum in a later building on the grounds.
- Type
- National Historic Site
- Run by
- National Park Service
- Wikipedia readers
- 39K a year
- Official site
- nps.gov/sahi
Before you go
Where to stay near Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Oyster Bay (26) and New York City (1,485).
- 1Central Park
- 2Madison Square Garden
- 3Studio 54
- 4Metropolitan Museum of Art
- 5Yankee Stadium
- 6National September 11 Memorial & Museum
New York City
8,584,629 people
28 mi southwest of Theodore Roosevelt Museum at Old Orchard · 27 mi to the park
Huntington
205,891 people
6 mi east of Theodore Roosevelt Museum at Old Orchard · 6 mi to the park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From the visitor center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster Bay | in town | — | 26 17 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 campgrounds | 301,115 | $709K | — |
| Cove Neck | in town | — | — | 293 | $2,000K | — |
| New York City | 28 mi southwest | 40 min | 1,485 1295 hotels · 35 motels · 71 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 38 hostels · 28 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 8,584,629 | $778K | D |
| Huntington | 6 mi east | 10 min | 27 16 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 205,891 | $716K | — |
| North Hempstead | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 22 18 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 238,982 | $888K | — |
| Stamford | 14 mi north | 20 min | 30 25 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 139,535 | $624K | B− |
| Hempstead | 18 mi south | 30 min | 51 30 hotels · 8 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 795,734 | $641K | — |
| Islip | 20 mi southeast | 30 min | 41 28 hotels · 5 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 340,867 | $535K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service, from the visitor center
Also near Sagamore Hill
Other well-known places within 43 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw126 mi GardenCentral Park40.0M visitors a year
Big draw228 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw327 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw425 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a year
Big draw31 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw523 mi Stadium & arenaYankee Stadium
Big draw42 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
Big draw630 mi MuseumNational September 11 Memorial & MuseumPhoto credits
Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0 · United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
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122,124 visitors in 2025
Every full year the Park Service has counted. 2020 (gold) was the pandemic year. Green is the record (2021).
Visiting Sagamore Hill
Is Sagamore Hill National Historic Site in Oyster Bay?
Yes. It’s inside Oyster Bay, NY. The address is 20 Sagamore Hill Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771.
When is the best time to visit Sagamore Hill National Historic Site?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 65–83°. July is the busiest month (about 14,283 visitors).
How many people visit Sagamore Hill National Historic Site each year?
122,124 in 2025, according to the National Park Service. The record is 207,032, set in 2021.
What is the closest airport to Sagamore Hill National Historic Site?
Westchester County (HPN), about 17 miles away. The nearest big hub is LaGuardia (LGA), about 21 miles.
Where should I stay near Sagamore Hill National Historic Site?
New York City (28 mi, 1,485 places to stay), Oyster Bay (in town, 26 places to stay) and Huntington (6 mi, 27 places to stay).
Tips from people in Oyster Bay
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Oyster Bay’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · National Park Service visitor use statistics · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.