Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
62 nearby · 13 free and dispersed sites within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Photo/Shenandoah Sanchez
2 current alerts
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- Park closureBridge to Maryland Heights & C&O Canal CLOSEDThe NPS is rehabilitating the stairway connecting the Goodloe Byron Memorial Footbridge to the C&O Canal NHP towpath. The stairway will be CLOSED beginning July 27 for approximately one month while crews install the new stairwell. A shuttle with very limited space will run between C&O Canal Lock 34 and Harpers Ferry NHP Visitor Center. This will impact access to Maryland Heights, the Appalachian NST, and the Potomac Heritage NST. Consider other trails.
- CautionOngoing work on Lower Town buildingsFacilities staff are doing repair work on several buildings in Lower Town. Please follow signs for alternate entrances and heed temporary closures.
At a glance
- Entrance
- $20 per vehicleValid 3 days
- Near the park
- 62 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 13 sitesWithin 25 mi
- Annual pass
- $35Harpers Ferry only
Where to camp
Camping near the park 62
- Aerial viewRV Park
Harpers Ferry Civil War Battlefields KOA
1.3 mi · Bolivar, WV
- Aerial viewCampground
Harpers Ferry Campground
1.5 mi · Harpers Ferry, WV
Free and dispersed nearby 13
See them on the map- 4 Mile CampsiteBolivar, VA2.3 mi
- Ed Garvey Shelter AT Camping AreaGarretts Mill, MD5.1 mi
- Crampton Gap Shelter AT Camping AreaBurkittsville, MD8.5 mi
- Camp siteShannondale, VA9.4 mi
- Calico RocksPoint of Rocks, MD12 mi
- Camp siteBoonsboro, MD14 mi
Services nearby: 2 dump stations · 5 rest areas
About Harpers Ferry
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…
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.
Photos: NPS Photo/Holden Mills · NPS Photo/Autumn Cook
Things to do
- Guided Tours
- Hiking
- Living History
- Junior Ranger Program
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
Plan your visit
Getting there
Harpers 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.
Weather
Harpers 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 keep you up-to-date…
Plan your visit
Fees and passes
- Private vehicle, 3 days$20
- Motorcycle, 3 days$15
- Per person, 3 days$10
- Harpers Ferry annual pass$35
Hours
Harpers 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.
Getting there
Harpers 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.
Weather
Harpers 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 keep you up-to-date as Harpers Ferry's landscape changes with the seasons. To see the current weather or the forecasted weather for Harpers Ferry, please visit the National Weather Service site and set the zip code to 25425.
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