Harpers Ferry National Historical Park 171 Shoreline Drive Harpers Ferry, WV25425
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.
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 and restroom facilities are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the Visitor Center is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Park passes may be purchased at the fee collection entrance station daily.
Park shuttle bus hours are currently 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Christmas Eve
December 24–December 24
Every Day:Closed
By executive order, the park will be closed on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024.
Christmas Eve
December 24–December 24
Every Day:Closed
By executive order, the park will be closed on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024.
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Park District - Park Trails
Every Day:Sunrise–Sunset
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is open year round with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
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.
The Visitor Center is located at the main entrance of the park at 171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425. Visitors may ask questions, pick up park maps and brochures, and more. From this location, visitors may park their vehicles and take a shuttle bus to the Lower Town district of the park.
*Park passports stamps located at Bookshop in Lower Town*
*Purchase park entrance passes at the entrance station, located just outside the Visitor Center parking area*
Sunday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday-Saturday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is open year round with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. Park museums and contact stations are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Park passes may be purchased at the fee collection entrance station Thursdays through Mondays, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Park shuttle bus hours begin at 9 a.m. daily, though the end time for buses varies by season.
The Lower Town Information Center is not currently staffed by rangers. However, maps and information are available at the "Place in Time" exhibit space.
Closed today
Every Day:Closed
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is open year round with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Park museums and contact stations are open from 9am to 5pm year-round. Park passes may be purchased at the fee collection entrance station daily. Park shuttle bus hours begin at 9am daily, though the end time for buses varies by season.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Public WiFi is not available.
Cellular coverage varies on provider and area within the park. Check with your provider to verify coverage.
The park is open year-round from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m with the exception of a few holidays. Extended hours in the summer are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about holiday closures and hours of the park's shuttle bus service, please visit the Operating Hours & Seasons page.
To learn more about the entrance fees at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, America the Beautiful passes, and National Park Service fee free days, please visit the Fees & Passes page on our website.
For information regarding special use permit, filming permits, and all group reservations, please visit the Permits & Reservations page on our website.
Come prepared when you visit: bring the materials you will need to package and carry your trash out of the park when you depart. Learn more on the Trash Free Park page.
Last updated: March 8, 2024
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Contact Info
Mailing Address:
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Park Service
PO Box 65
Harpers Ferry,
WV
25425
