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Where to stay near Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers in Jefferson County, where West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia meet. The park preserves the lower town where John Brown raided the federal armory in 1859, and it spans about 4,000 acres in three states. Charles Town and Shepherdstown are the nearest lodging towns, with Washington, DC about 65 miles east.

Places to stay near Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

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Where should you stay near Harpers Ferry National Historical Park?

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park has no lodging of its own, so visitors stay in the surrounding towns and drive in.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is known for its hotels, inns and bed and breakfasts. Until listings go live here, Harpers Ferry, Charles Town and Shepherdstown are the closest places to stay.

Nearby attractions

  • Jefferson Rock

    A shale outcrop above Lower Town, reached by the stone steps past St. Peter Church. Thomas Jefferson described the view from it in 1783 in Notes on the State of Virginia.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park: what people ask

Where should I stay near Harpers Ferry?
Harpers Ferry and Bolivar have inns, bed and breakfasts and vacation rentals within walking distance of the lower town. Charles Town, a short drive west, has the nearest full-service hotels.
How far is Harpers Ferry from Washington, DC?
About 65 miles, roughly 75 minutes by car. MARC commuter trains run to the Harpers Ferry station on weekdays.
Where should I stay near Harpers Ferry National Historical Park?
We're still adding properties near Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Harpers Ferry, Charles Town and Shepherdstown.
What is there to do near Harpers Ferry National Historical Park?
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is a good base for history and heritage, hiking, kayaking and canoeing, whitewater rafting and fishing. Jefferson Rock is the main draw nearby, a short drive from town.
When is the best time to visit Harpers Ferry National Historical Park?
Fall color and summer weekends are the busiest times of year, while spring and midweek stays are generally the quietest and the most affordable.
What towns are near Harpers Ferry National Historical Park?
Harpers Ferry, Charles Town, Shepherdstown and Martinsburg are all good alternatives if Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Harpers Ferry National Historical Park?
Shenandoah River and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.