Harper's Ferry/Civil War Battlefields

Locations & Links... How to get here

FROM DC AREA:
I-270 Northwest to Frederick, MD. Merge with I-70 at Frederick for approximately 1 mile. Exit 52 onto US Route 340 to Charles Town. Continue on Route 340 for approximately 20 miles. Cross the Shenandoah, which is the second river, and continue to stoplight. Turn left at stoplight followed by an immediate right turn onto Campground Road. Directional signage posted to registration office.

FROM BALTIMORE:
I-70 to Frederick, MD. Exit 52 to US Route 340 to Charles Town. Continue on US Route 340 for approximately 20 miles. Cross the Shenandoah, which is the second river, and continue to stoplight. Turn left at light followed by an immediate right turn onto the Campground Road. Directional signage posted to registration office.

FROM NORTHERN VA:
Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) west past Leesburg. Exit onto Route 9 West. Continue through the town of Hillsboro. Turn right onto Route 671. Turn left onto Route 340. Cross the Shenandoah River Bridge and continue to stoplight. Turn left at light followed by an immediate right turn onto the Campground Road. Directional signage posted to registration office.

FROM 1-81:
I-81 towards Martinsburg, WV. Exit onto Winchester Avenue (Route 9, Charles Town / Harpers Ferry Exit). Continue on Route 9 to Charles Town. Exit onto US Route 340 (left at the bottom of the exit ramp). Turn left at the top of the exit, then 5 miles and turn right toward the National Park entrance. Directional signage posted to registration office.

Links We Like

Map Quest
Need directions from your out of state area? Use MapQuest.com to find directions to the town of Harpers Ferry, and then reference our specific directions above once you hit U.S. Route 340.

River Riders
Your Shenandoah Valley guide for white water rafting, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking and fishing adventures.

Harpers Ferry National Park
Harpers Ferry National Park’s website for maps, activities, programs and history.

Harpers Ferry Flea Market
Three acres of exhibit space make the Harpers Ferry Flea Market one of the largest in the area. Event dates, location and vendor information for 2003.

Jefferson County Convention and Visitor Bureau
Jefferson County visitor information including dates of the bi-annual Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival featuring 200 of this nation’s leading craftspeople prejudiced for excellence in workmanship, design and creativity.

Charles Town Races & Slots
Live horse racing year round. Also new Silver Screen Gaming Complex.

Harpers Ferry, WV
A visitors guide to Harpers Ferry featuring shops, restaurants, and activities.

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Business listings, area information, calendar of events

West Virginia Archives and History
From the West Virginia archives, discover the rich history of John Brown and the Harpers Ferry Raid.

RV Park/Campground Directory
RV Park/Campground Directory, with listings for all states and Canada, Classified Ads, Forum, Links to Camping Resources.