Feel the heat from the firebox, smell hot steam and oil; hear the whistle and the "chuff-chuff" from the smokestack, feel the ground vibrate, and watch as one-ton drive rods turn steel wheels. Discover how steam railroading helped shaped our nation's history and culture. Learn about the stories of the people who built,
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- HoursThe park is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During severe weather events, the hours of operation may be impacted. For updated information, please check the alerts section at the top of this website. Please plan ac
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- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
Our GPS coordinates are: N 41.410730 (latitude), W 75.671329 (longitude) using our Park entrance, Lackawanna Ave at Cliff St, 18503 General Driving Directions: Take I-81 to exit 185. Continue onto President Biden Expressway (formerly known as Central Scranton Expressway) and follow signs to Mifflin
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Steamtown National Historic Site — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Steamtown National Historic Site?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — hiking is one of the listed activities at Steamtown National Historic Site.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Yes What are the hours?
The park is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During severe weather events, the hours of operation may be impacted. For updated information, please check the alerts section at the top of this website. Please plan ac
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CheckArmy Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Francis E. Walter Dam
CheckArmy Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.
