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Places to stay in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Harpers Ferry is a town at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, where West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia meet. Most of the lower town is inside Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, which preserves the armory John Brown raided in 1859. The Appalachian Trail crosses the town, and the trail's conservancy headquarters is here.

Places to stay in Harpers Ferry, WV

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Where should you stay in Harpers Ferry, WV?

Stay in the center of Harpers Ferry if you want to walk to restaurants and shops, or look just outside town for cabins and more space.

Harpers Ferry is known for its bed and breakfasts, inns and vacation rentals. Until listings go live here, Charles Town, Shepherdstown and Martinsburg are the closest places to stay.

Where it is
Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, West Virginia
Also worth a look
Charles Town, Shepherdstown, Martinsburg, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
What people do here
Hiking, History and Heritage, Kayaking and Canoeing, Whitewater Rafting, Birding

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.

Things to do

Where to stay for hikingWhere to stay for history tripsWhere to stay for paddlingWhere to stay for rafting tripsWhere to stay for birdingWhere to stay for festival trips

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Harpers Ferry: what people ask

Where should I stay in Harpers Ferry, WV?
The town itself has only a handful of bed and breakfasts, inns and vacation rentals. Travelers who cannot get a room usually book in Charles Town, a short drive west, or in Martinsburg.
How far is Harpers Ferry from Washington, DC?
About 65 miles, or 75 to 90 minutes by car. MARC commuter rail also runs between Harpers Ferry and Washington Union Station on weekdays.
Is there camping near Harpers Ferry?
Yes. Commercial campgrounds operate on the Shenandoah and Potomac just outside town, and backcountry sites sit along the Appalachian Trail and the C&O Canal towpath across the river.
What is there to do in Harpers Ferry, WV?
Harpers Ferry is a good base for hiking, history and heritage, kayaking and canoeing, whitewater rafting and birding. Jefferson Rock is the main draw nearby, a short drive from town.
When is the best time to visit Harpers Ferry?
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?
Charles Town, Shepherdstown and Martinsburg are all good alternatives if Harpers Ferry is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Harpers Ferry?
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is close by and has its own page with places to stay nearby.

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