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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
- Private vehicle entrance
- $20[1]
- Busiest month (2025)
- August[2]
- Recreation visits, 2025
- 537,876[3]
- Visitor centers
- 2[4]
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is a National Park System unit spread across West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland[5]. NPS lists a $20 private vehicle entrance fee, and fees are cashless[1][6].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
| Fee or pass | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Vehicle[1] | $20 |
| Motorcycle[7] | $15 |
| Per Person[8] | $10 |
| Annual Entrance - Park[9] | $35 |
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[10].
Entrance fee payment is cashless (card or mobile payment)[6].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[11] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[11] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[11] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[11] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[11] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[11] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[11] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[11] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[11] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
NPS says the park is open year-round, closing only on three holidays[12]. The listed closure dates are 2026-11-26, 2026-12-25 and 2027-01-01[12]. The visitor center, museums and restrooms are open from 9am to 5pm[12]. Passes can be bought at the entrance station Thursday through Monday, 9am to 4pm[12]. In 2025, August had the most recreation visits at 83,467, and January had the fewest at 3,210[2]. NPS describes four seasons here, from winter cold and snow to summer humidity[13].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 3,210 |
| February | 4,423 |
| March | 29,287 |
| April | 39,735 |
| May | 54,466 |
| June | 62,161 |
| July | 66,681 |
| August | 83,467 |
| September | 55,314 |
| October | 73,503 |
| November | 49,932 |
| December | 15,697 |
Pets and dogs
Under the national NPS pet rule, pets must be in a crate or cage, or on a leash of six feet or less, where they are allowed[14]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, and each park can close more areas to pets[14]. NPS marks pets as permitted at all 4 of its listed things to do here[15].
Before you go
- NPS lists the entrance pass as valid for three consecutive days from the date of purchase[1].
- The Annual Entrance - Park pass costs $35 and covers this park only[9].
- The park accepts the America the Beautiful pass, and the Resident Annual Pass costs $80[10][11].
- Pay by card or mobile payment, since NPS says fees are cashless[6].
- Fees and hours can change, so check the official NPS park page before you go[12].
Questions people ask
- How much does it cost to enter Harpers Ferry National Historical Park?
- NPS lists $20 for a private vehicle, $15 for a motorcycle and $10 per person on foot or bicycle[1][7][8].
- What is the busiest month at Harpers Ferry?
- In 2025 the busiest month was August with 83,467 recreation visits[2]. January had the fewest with 3,210[2].
- Is Harpers Ferry open year-round?
- Yes, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day, when NPS lists it as closed[12][16].
- Are dogs allowed at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park?
- NPS marks pets as permitted at all 4 of its listed things to do[15]. Leashes must be no longer than six feet, and pets are not allowed in public buildings[14].
- Does Harpers Ferry accept the America the Beautiful pass?
- Yes, NPS lists the America the Beautiful pass as accepted for entrance[10].
Facts and sources
- Entrance fee, Private Vehicle: $20. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 309,901, 2022: 407,008, 2023: 427,317, 2024: 488,049, 2025: 537,876. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 2 (Harpers Ferry NHP Visitor Center, Lower Town Information Center). National Park Service
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Historical Park) in West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland. National Park Service
- Entrance fees at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park are cashless (cards or mobile payment, no cash) according to NPS. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Motorcycle: $15. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $10. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $35. National Park Service
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- Operating hours, Parkwide Hours of Operation: 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... National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 4 things to do at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park: Hike Civil War Skirmish Lines at Harpers Ferry, Step Back in Time at Jefferson Rock, Visit John Brown's Fort, Visit Jefferson Rock. Pets permitted on 4 of them (Hike Civil War Skirmish... National Park Service
- Operating hours, Park Grounds and Trails: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is open year round with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Listed exceptions: Thanksgiving 2026-11-26 to 2026-11-26; Christmas 2026-12-25 to... National Park Service