Olana State Historic Site
Also known as Olana, Frederic E. Church House, Frederic Edwin Church House, Olana Historic Site
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ny.gov(518) 751-0344
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Columbia County, in Catskill, Olana State Historic Site covers about 501 acres.
The park supports winter sports, historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
Olana's 250-acre artist designed landscape is free and open every day, 8:00 AM - sunset. Guided tours of the historic house and the landscape are available. Reservations are strongly recommended. Please visit the official website of Olana for more information about tours and tickets.
Special Activity Offerings: Private parties/events, specialty tours (family tours, group and school tours), please call (518-751-0344) for more information.
Education Programs: On-site programs available by visiting Olana for more information.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle at most parks ('Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee between $6 and $10 for day use'); historic sites 'generally charge an admission fee between $1 and $6'; many parks free.
Statewide fee rule from New York's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
New York park passes
- Empire Pass — from $80. Unlimited day-use vehicle entry at most State Parks and DEC facilities (one vehicle at a time) Details
- Golden Park Program — free. Free vehicle entry on non-holiday weekdays for NY residents 62+ Details
- Access Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY residents with disabilities Details
- Lifetime Liberty Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY resident veterans and Gold Star parents, spouses, children Details
- Every Kid Outdoors (NPS 4th-grade pass) — free. Free entry for 4th grade students Details
From the New York state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-800-456-2267
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
HikingWinter sportsHistoric sites and toursPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Olana is accessible to people with mobility limitations and other types of accessibility concerns. Visitors using wheelchairs may participate in the Main Floor and Studio tour. A lift can provide access to the main floor. The lift dimensions are 33 inches wide and 46 inches deep. Olana’s hydraulic lift is limited to 600 pound maximum. The Combined Main Floor & Second Floor Tour includes several steep flights of stairs. Alternate access is available via computer stations in the Visitor Center to view a video showing the upper floors of the house. The Visitor Center and restrooms are also accessible.
Accessible amenities: Tours, Visitor Center
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Tours: Guided tours are available through The Olana Partnership and offered all year long. Reservations are strongly recommended, please visit Olana. Self-guided and audio tours are also available. Advance reservations are required for all adult and student groups of 10 or more, and for any third-party guided tours, regardless of size.
Grounds: The grounds are open year-round for hiking, walking, XC skiing, snowshoeing, and biking (paved surfaces only) from 8:30 AM to sunset daily.
Getting there
- Address
- 5720 Route 9-G
Hudson, NY 12534 - Nearest town
- Catskill
- Coordinates
- 42.2146, -73.8288
- Phone
- (518) 751-0344
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New York State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- NY State Parks 'All Locations' park finder (server-rendered, ?page=N)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: DINING ROOM MANTEL AND ALCOVE, DETAIL VIEW - Olana, State Route 9G, Hudson, Columbia County, NY HABS NY,11-HUD,1-20.tif — Public domain (US federal government work)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology