Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site preserves and interprets a 18th century iron works village from 1771-1883.Hands on ranger programs are offered in the summer. Visit our calendar to learn about upcoming events. Except for the park's visitor center and historic buildings, visiting Hopewell Furnace is largely an outdoor experience. Touring the site includes walking historic roadways and footpaths while exposed to outdoor conditions. Comfortable seasonal clothing and walking shoes are recommended. There are no restaurant facilities within the park or its immediate vicinity. The visitor center offers vending snacks, soft drinks and water. Pets are allowed in outdoor areas of the park so long as they are on leash. Only service animals or service animals in training are allowed inside park buildings. Picnicking is allowed in the tabled picnic area beside our upper parking area, the nearby apple orchard and other areas of the park grounds. Picnicking is not allowed inside the historic buildings in the park. Possession of firearms within the park is allowed with restrictions. For additional information please read the Laws and Policies section of this website. A permit is required to conduct the following activities within Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site:
The following activities are prohibited within Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site:
2 Mark Bird Lane Elverson, PA 19520 On PA Route 345, 5 miles South of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania. Summers are generally humid with daily temps. averaging 83 degrees (F) for a high and 60 degrees (F) for a low. Daily temps. in January average 38 degrees (F) for a high and 20 degrees (F) for a low. Precipitation averages 3-5 inches of rain per month during spring, summer and autumn. During winter conditions can be icy with snow accumulating up to several inches. Entrance Fee-free This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required. Public WiFi is available.
Free, public WiFi is available at the Hopewell Furnace Visitor Center. Cell service is generally available near the Visitor Center, although most of the historic village is considered a dead zone. The campground and some higher trails within neighboring French Creek State Park may provide better cell service connectivity. In case of emergency, please come to the Visitor Center to use a landline. Loading weather forecast... 
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Visitor Center
Visitor Center building at Hopewell National Historic Site 
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Last updated: March 13, 2025