Recreation area

Pavilion Visitor Center

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site · Hyde Park · New York — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

In the Pavilion Visitor Center, visitors may acquire tickets for guided tours of the Vanderbilt Mansion at the front desk helmed by a ranger. Tours begin in the Pavilion followed by a short walk to the mansion. Bathrooms are available in the visitor center during operating hours. A small exhibit containing historic objects and information about the Vanderbilt family exists in the visitor center along with an NPS stamp station.

Getting there

The park is located in the town of Hyde Park, New York, a semi-rural area approximately 6 miles north of Poughkeepsie on Route 9.

Contact
(845) 444-9166

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.