Henry A. Wallace Visitor Center
Visitor Center · New York ·
Managed by the National Park Service
- 182 ft
- Elevation
Henry A. Wallace served as Secretary of Agriculture from 1933 to 1940, and during Franklin D. Roosevelt's third term, Wallace was Vice President of the United States. Named in honor of the prestigious advisor, the visitor center offers services designed to enhance your visit to Hyde Park. The visitor center provides information on tours, exhibits, gardens, trails, activities, special events, and the film "Rendezvous with History." Our experienced staff can help you plan an itinerary for your visit.
Getting there
Henry A. Wallace Visitor Center directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/start-at-the-henry-a-wallace-visitor-center.htm.
41.76995, -73.93355 · 41°46'11.8"N 73°56'0.8"W
Typical weather
Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 35°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 35 | 39 | 47 | 60 | 71 | 78 | 83 | 82 | 74 | 62 | 51 | 40 |
| Low °F | 19 | 20 | 27 | 38 | 49 | 58 | 63 | 62 | 54 | 42 | 33 | 25 |
| Precip in | 3.5 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Henry A. Wallace Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Henry A. Wallace Visitor Center?
- No. Henry A. Wallace Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (845) 486-7770
- Email NER_ROVA_VisitorServices@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-18.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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