Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
71 nearby · 3 free and dispersed sites within 25 mi
Photo: NPS/ A.Rich
1 current alert
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationApple Picking will not be Available for the 2026 Season.A limited yield was expected this year but as particular varieties approached their ideal ripeness, virtually no apples were present. Learn more about the historic orchard.
At a glance
- Near the park
- 71 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 3 sitesWithin 25 mi
Where to camp
Camping near the park 71
- Aerial viewCampground
Group Camp #2 Clewell
1.0 mi · Birdsboro, PA
- Aerial viewState Park
French Creek State Park Campground Loop A
1.0 mi · Birdsboro, PA
Free and dispersed nearby 3
See them on the mapServices nearby: 6 dump stations · 1 rest area
About Hopewell Furnace
Hopewell Furnace showcases an early American landscape of industrial operations from 1771-1883, Hopewell and other iron plantations laid the foundation for the transformation of the United States into an industrial giant for the time. The park's 848 acres and…
Hopewell Furnace showcases an early American landscape of industrial operations from 1771-1883, Hopewell and other iron plantations laid the foundation for the transformation of the United States into an industrial giant for the time. The park's 848 acres and historic structures illustrate the business, technology and lifestyle of our growing nation.
Photos: NPS Photo · NPS / G. Bullough · NPS Image
Things to do
- Arts and Culture
- Craft Demonstrations
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Biking
- Compass and GPS
- Geocaching
- Food
Plan your visit
Getting there
On PA Route 345, 5 miles South of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania.
Weather
Summers are generally humid with daily temps. averaging 83 degrees (F) for a high and 60 degrees (F) for a low. Daily temps. in January average 38 degrees (F) for a high and 20 degrees (F) for a low. Precipitation…
Plan your visit
Hours
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. On days the park is closed, its historic buildings, parking lot and visitor center are unavailable for use, but its trails (which interconnect with trails from French Creek State Park) remain open. Restrooms will remain open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on days that the park is closed between Memorial Day and Labor Day. During the rest of the year, restrooms will remain closed on days when the park is closed.
Getting there
On PA Route 345, 5 miles South of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania.
Weather
Summers are generally humid with daily temps. averaging 83 degrees (F) for a high and 60 degrees (F) for a low. Daily temps. in January average 38 degrees (F) for a high and 20 degrees (F) for a low. Precipitation averages 3-5 inches of rain per month during spring, summer and autumn. During winter conditions can be icy with snow accumulating up to several inches.
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