Harpers Ferry costs $20 per car
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park charges $20 for a private car. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 3 days. People on foot or bike pay $10 each, and motorcycles pay $15. A Harpers Ferry annual pass costs $35. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $20, good for 3 days |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $15, good for 3 days |
| Per person on foot or bike | $10, good for 3 days |
| Harpers Ferry annual pass | $35 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 3 days | $20 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $20 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. This park is cashless, so bring a card. Passes are good for 3 days and are needed in every part of the park. Sources: National Park Service, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other park fees in Maryland and Virginia and West Virginia
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Antietam National Battlefield | $20 per car |
|---|---|
| Assateague Island National Seashore | $25 per car |
| Great Falls Park | $20 per car |
| Shenandoah National Park | $30 per car |
What this price covers
What the park says: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park visitors are required to have a park entrance pass. Three-day, annual and lifetime passes are available at the park entrance station.
About the main pass: For a single, private vehicle. Excludes group tours and 7+ passenger vans. Entrance passes are valid for three consecutive days, beginning on date of purchase and are required in all park areas. Fees are payable at the Entrance Station near the park's visitor center, Bolivar Heights, Maryland Heights, Harpers Ferry Train Station, and River Access Parking Lot.
About the annual pass: Valid for one year from month of purchase for Harpers Ferry NHP only. Admits pass-holder and passengers in a single, private vehicle (excluding groups) or immediate family if entering by other means.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $20 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $35 and only works here. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How you arrive. One car pays $20 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $10 each.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $35.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 4 or more parks that charge about $20 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Harpers Ferry? The $35 annual pass pays off on your second visit in 12 months.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
- Bring a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into Harpers Ferry National Historical Park?
$20 per car, good for 3 days.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Harpers Ferry?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Harpers Ferry?
No. Harpers Ferry is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.