Pavilion Visitor Center
Facility · New York ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site (National Historic Site) · Restricted Access
- 178 ft
- Elevation
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.
41.79784, -73.94179 · 41°47'52.2"N 73°56'30.4"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, 5 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 Pavilion Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Pavilion Visitor Center?
- No. Pavilion Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Pavilion Visitor Center
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Contact
- Phone (845) 444-9166
- Email rova_webmaster@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-08.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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