Recreation area

Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Harper's Ferry Visitor Center

Appalachian National Scenic Trail · Harpers Ferry · West Virginia — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The National Park Service and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail do not currently have a visitor center. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, a national non-profit organization, operates its own visitor center in Harpers Ferry, WV.

Getting there

The Harpers Ferry A.T. Visitor Center/ATC Headquarters is located about 60 miles and 1.5 hours driving time from Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland.

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Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Harper's Ferry Visitor Center doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby West Virginia campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.