Getting Around

Harpers Ferry NHP shuttle bus
Harpers Ferry NHP shuttle bus

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Once you have arrived in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, there are several park areas to visit.

Visitor Center

  • From this location (171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425), visitors may park their vehicles and take a shuttle bus to the Lower Town district of the park. Riding the bus is included in the park entrance fee.
    • The shuttle bus service operates every day that the park is open.
    • Buses run every 10-15 minutes.
      • During Eastern Standard Time (November 3, 2024 - March 8, 2024): Start at 9 a.m.; last bus runs at 5:30 p.m.
      • During Daylight Saving Time (March 9, 2025 - November 2, 2025): Start at 9 a.m.; last bus runs at 7 p.m.
    • *NOTE: Pets are not permitted on the park shuttle buses.* (Exception: Service animals are permitted on park shuttles and in buildings while functioning in their work capacity.) For more information, please visit our Pets page.
  • The Visitor Center also provides walking access to:

Lower Town

Other Park Areas of Interest

Other areas of the park are accessible by vehicle. Please see GPS coordinates to visit. Learn more about parking in these areas.

  • Bolivar Heights: end of Whitman Avenue, Bolivar, WV 25425 (39.3237730722, -77.7611942522)
  • Lower Bolivar Heights: Bakerton Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 (39.3236923704, -77.7660769308)
  • Murphy-Chambers Farm parking area: 123 Murphy Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 (39.3125542486, -77.7601992141)
  • Schoolhouse Ridge North: 874 Bakerton Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 (39.3257166662, -77.7668580155)
  • Schoolhouse Ridge South: 2083 Millville Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 (39.3085720173, -77.7808193443)
  • River Access - junction of Shenandoah Street and Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 (39.3216956806, -77.7432835354): access to the Shenandoah River for fishing and personal watercraft (canoes, kayaks).

Last updated: November 21, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Park Service
PO Box 65

Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

Phone:

304 535-6029

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