View of Lower Town Harpers Ferry as seen from Maryland Heights
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Historical Park · WV, VA, MD
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your connection to the struggle for freedom, education, and civil rights at Storer College. Discover miles of trail in the Blue Ridge and along Civil War battlefields.
Park report
Fee: Entrance - Private Vehicle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$20
Fee: Entrance - Motorcycle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$15
Fee: Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$10
Hours Exceptions
NoteThanksgiving; Christmas; New Year's
Current Alerts
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Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Activities Available
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Good: many activities available6 activities
Park Name
InfoHarpers Ferry National Historical Park
Designation
InfoNational Historical Park
State(s)
InfoWV, VA, MD
Phone
Info3045356029
harpersferry_info@nps.gov
Pass: Annual Entrance - Park
Info$35
Operating Hours
InfoHarpers Ferry National Historical Park is open year-round with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Park museums/exhibits, the Visitor Center, and restroom facilities are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Park passes may be purchased at the entrance station Thursday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you would like to purchase a nationwide America the Beautiful pass, we encourage you to call 304-535-6299 before you come. Park shuttle bus hours are currently 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Themes & Topics
InfoAfrican American Heritage, Enslavement, Military + 17 more
Weather Info
InfoHarpers Ferry experiences all four seasons - the cold and snow of winter, the rain and flowers of spring, the humidity and sunshine of summer, and the chill and leaf change of fall. We will strive to
Getting There
InfoHarpers Ferry NHP's Visitor Center is located off of US Route 340 in West Virginia. The park entrance is 8 miles east of Charles Town, WV and 20 miles southwest of Frederick, MD.
Location
Info39.3187° N, -77.7409° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website