Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Historical Park · WV, VA, MD
Park Closure · Bridge to Maryland Heights & C&O Canal CLOSED
Due to safety concerns, the Goodloe Byron Memorial Footbridge to the C&O Canal NHP towpath is expected to remain closed throughout the month of October. This work is separate from, and in addition to, the staircase replacement. A shuttle with very limited space currently runs between Harpers Ferry NHP Visitor Center and C&O Canal Lock 34. This will impact access to Maryland Heights, the Appalachian NST, and the Potomac Heritage NST. We strongly advise considering other trails when possible.
Caution · Ongoing work on Lower Town buildings
Facilities staff are doing repair work on several buildings in Lower Town. Please follow signs for alternate entrances and heed temporary closures.
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/hafe
- Location
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (39.319, -77.741)
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Passport stamp locations
- Bookshop
Hours
Parkwide Hours of Operationtoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat Oct 39:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun Oct 49:00AM - 5:00PM
- Mon Oct 59:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue Oct 69:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed Oct 79:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu Oct 89:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri Oct 99:00AM - 5:00PM
Upcoming closures: Nov 26 (Thanksgiving)
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.
Park Grounds and Trails
Visitor centers
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- Harpers Ferry NHP Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
- Lower Town Information Centerclosed todayDirections
Self-guided tours
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Civil War Battlefields Driving Tour30–120 minutes · 5 stops
Drive to four Civil War battlefields: Bolivar Heights, Schoolhouse Ridge North, Schoolhouse Ridge South, and Murphy-Chambers Farm. Explore the sites significant to the 1862 Battle of Harpers Ferry. Number of stops: 5 stops Estimated tour time Driving only: about 30 minutes Diving and hiking: about 2 hours
Meriwether Lewis at Harpers Ferry1–2 hours · 8 stops
Meriwether Lewis relied on the U.S. Armory and Arsenal at Harpers Ferry for weapons and hardware for his transcontinental expedition. Lewis spent a total of 36 days at Harpers Ferry from March 16 to April 18, 1803, and again July 7-8, 1803, before departing for Pittsburgh and the Ohio River.
Seeking Freedom30–60 minutes · 6 stops
This tour will take you through six stories of people who fought for freedom and equality. You will traverse sidewalks and gravel paths. All stops are accessible to individuals in wheelchairs, although some terrain may be bumpy. It will take about 30 minutes and a half mile of walking to complete. There is an audio and written version of this tour. After each story there are reflection questions. We invite you to use these to reflect on your own experiences.
Storer College
Entrance fees
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- Private Vehicle — $20.00
For a single, private vehicle. Excludes group tours and 7+ passenger vans. Entrance passes are valid for three consecutive days, beginning on date of purchase and are required in all park areas. Fees are payable at the Entrance Station near the park's visitor center, Bolivar Heights, Maryland Heights, Harpers Ferry Train Station, and River Access Parking Lot.
- Motorcycle — $15.00
Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Entrance passes are valid for 3 consecutive days, beginning on date of purchase and are required in all park areas. Fees are payable at the Entrance Station near the park's visitor center, Bolivar Heights, Maryland Heights, Harpers Ferry Train Station, and River Access Parking Lot.
- Per Person — $10.00
Persons arriving on foot or on bicycle are required to pay the per-person fee. Entrance passes are valid for three consecutive days, beginning on date of purchase and are required in all park areas. Fees are payable at the Entrance Station near the park's visitor center, Bolivar Heights, Maryland Heights, Harpers Ferry Train Station, and River Access Parking Lot.
- Annual Entrance - Park — $35.00
Valid for one year from month of purchase for Harpers Ferry NHP only. Admits pass-holder and passengers in a single, private vehicle (excluding groups) or immediate family if entering by other means. Nontransferable. Hard copies of the annual pass can be purchased at the Entrance Station near the park's visitor center. The digital version of the annual pass can be purchased online at the link above.