Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry.
Photo: NPS Photo/Shenandoah Sanchez / NPS
About Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
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.
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Driving times from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$20.00For 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.
Entrance - Motorcycle
$15.00Admits 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.
Entrance - Per Person
$10.00Persons 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.
Hours
Parkwide Hours of Operation
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Park Grounds and Trails
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Activities
Getting there
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Harpers Ferry National Historical Park?
- Entrance to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park starts at $10. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park?
- Popular activities include Bookstore and Park Store, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Living History, Shopping.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Antietam National Battlefield (27 min), Monocacy National Battlefield (32 min), Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (33 min), Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park (50 min), Catoctin Mountain Park (53 min), Glen Echo Park (56 min).