Once you have arrived in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, there are several park areas to visit.
- From this location (171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425), visitors may park their vehicles and take a shuttle bus to the Lower Town district of the park. Riding the bus is included in the park entrance fee.
- The shuttle bus service operates every day that the park is open.
- Buses run every 10-15 minutes.
- During Eastern Standard Time (November 3, 2025 - March 8, 2026): Start at 9 a.m.; last bus runs at 5:30 p.m.
- During Daylight Saving Time (March 9, 2026 - November 1, 2026): Start at 9 a.m.; last bus runs at 7 p.m.
- *NOTE: Pets are not permitted on the park shuttle buses.* (Exception: Service animals are permitted on park shuttles and in buildings while functioning in their work capacity.) For more information, please visit our Pets page.
- The Visitor Center also provides walking access to:
Lower Town
- Park shuttle buses transport visitors from the Visitor Center to Lower Town, where about four street blocks are lined with museums and exhibits. Learn more about parking in this area.
- Lower Town also provides walking access to:
Other Park Areas of Interest
Other areas of the park are accessible by vehicle. Please see GPS coordinates to visit. Learn more about parking in these areas.
- Bolivar Heights: end of Whitman Avenue, Bolivar, WV 25425 (39.3237730722, -77.7611942522)
- Lower Bolivar Heights: Bakerton Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 (39.3236923704, -77.7660769308)
- Murphy-Chambers Farm parking area: 123 Murphy Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 (39.3125542486, -77.7601992141)
- Schoolhouse Ridge North: 874 Bakerton Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 (39.3257166662, -77.7668580155)
- Schoolhouse Ridge South: 2083 Millville Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 (39.3085720173, -77.7808193443)
- River Access - junction of Shenandoah Street and Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 (39.3216956806, -77.7432835354): access to the Shenandoah River for fishing and personal watercraft (canoes, kayaks).
