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 B
Yes — your pass gets you in.
Your pass covers the $20 park entrance fee.
- Fee type Entrance fee — The standard per-vehicle park entrance fee. Entrance - Private Vehicle: $20Entrance - Motorcycle: $15Entrance - Per Person: $10
- HoursHarpers 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.
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact 3045356029 · harpersferry_info@nps.gov
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.
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Harpers Ferry National Historical Park — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Yes Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park?
Yes — your pass covers the entrance fee here.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Access Trail, Allstadt Farm Trail, Appalachian Trail, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
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?
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.
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ConfirmedYour pass covers the $20 park entrance fee.
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ConfirmedFree entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
