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John Brown's Fort - Harpers Ferry National Historical Park📷 Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry, WV

History

The restored 19th-century town where the Shenandoah meets the Potomac, site of John Brown’s 1859 raid. Park at the visitor center and ride the shuttle down; the Appalachian Trail passes through the lower town.

Nearest town
Harpers Ferry, WV
Category
History & culture
GPS
39.3230, -77.7298
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Harpers Ferry CampgroundCampsite
    2 mi from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
    TentsCaravansWaste disposal
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  • Brunswick Family CampgroundCampsite
    6 mi from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Greenbrier State Park - Dogwood CampgroundCampsite
    15 mi from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
    TentsCaravansWaste disposal
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  • Greenbrier State Park - Cedar CampgroundCampsite
    15 mi from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park · 40 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposal
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  • Greenbrier State Park - Birch CampgroundCampsite
    16 mi from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
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  • Rock Run Area CampgroundCampsite
    16 mi from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park · 21 pitches
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All campsites in West Virginia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Harpers Ferry National Historical Park?

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is in Harpers Ferry, WV, at GPS 39.3230, -77.7298. It is about 17 mi from Leesburg.

Can you camp near Harpers Ferry National Historical Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Harpers Ferry Campground, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 39 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Harpers Ferry National Historical Park?

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Along the Potomac: Mount Vernon, Great Falls and Harpers Ferry.

What is there to see near Harpers Ferry National Historical Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Shepherdstown (9 mi), Antietam National Battlefield (10 mi), Fort Frederick State Park (25 mi) and Cunningham Falls State Park (25 mi).

When is the best time to visit Harpers Ferry National Historical Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)