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 Daylight Saving Time (March 10, 2025 - November 2, 2025): Start at 9 a.m.; last bus runs at 7 p.m.
- During Eastern Standard Time (November 3, 2025 - March 9, 2026): Start at 9 a.m.; last bus runs at 5:30 p.m.
- 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, including parts of Shenandoah, High, and Potomac Streets, 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 addresses and/or 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).
