Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday Blog
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Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Exit WV Highway 340 at entrance to Harpers Ferry National Park. Take first right, proceed to KOA.
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Planning a trip to Harpers Ferry in 2026? Here’s a great travel hack: stay at Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA and turn your favorite festival, race, concert, history program or small-town event into a full camping getaway.
Located in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia near the entrance to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, the campground gives travelers an easy base camp for exploring Harpers Ferry, Charles Town, Shepherdstown, Brunswick, Frederick, Loudoun County and the surrounding Civil War battlefield region.
Guests can choose from RV sites, cabins and tent sites, with amenities like Wi-Fi, cable TV, a seasonal pool, snack bar, mini golf, firewood, pavilion, KampK9®, $1 pancakes, an activities and craft room, arcade, gem mining, jumping pillow, playground, indoor movie theater and more.
For history lovers, Harpers Ferry Park Association offers a rotating calendar of 2026 programs, workshops and guided experiences connected to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Upcoming programs include topics like arming the American soldier, John Brown and Frederick Douglass, blacksmithing, local cemeteries and other history-focused experiences. Learn more.
Celebrate the Appalachian Trail and the outdoors at the 7th annual Loudoun Appalachian Trail Festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Loudoun County is home to three Appalachian Trail communities, Round Hill, Hillsboro and Bluemont, and the festival brings them together for a regional celebration of hiking, trail culture and mountain communities. Learn more.
Also happening on June 6, 2026, Shepherdstown StreetFest brings fine arts, crafts, live music, kids’ activities, food, drinks and community energy to one of West Virginia’s most charming small towns. The festival has been running since 2005 and highlights the creative, welcoming spirit of Shepherdstown. Learn more.
WV Fest returns to Charles Town on June 13, 2026 with more than 100 vendors, a beer garden, kids zone and live music in the downtown area. The event is designed as a family-friendly celebration of local history, arts, culture and community, making it an easy event to build into a Harpers Ferry camping weekend. Learn more.
If live entertainment is part of your trip, check the 2026 event calendar at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. The venue’s 2026 schedule includes concerts, comedy and live performances from artists and entertainers such as Charley Crockett, Christopher Cross, Shenandoah, The Oak Ridge Boys, Rick Springfield, Buddy Guy, Gabby Barrett, Richard Marx, Martina McBride, Trace Adkins, Margaret Cho, Jamey Johnson, Leslie Jones and Kathleen Madigan. Learn more.
The Contemporary American Theater Festival returns to Shepherdstown from July 10 to August 2, 2026, with a summer season of new American plays, including world premieres and more than 30 talk-theater events. Learn more.
The Jefferson County Fair runs August 16-22, 2026, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Kearneysville, continuing a local tradition that has showcased Jefferson County since 1953. The fair is a natural fit for families and travelers looking for livestock shows, agricultural traditions, vendors, exhibits and classic fair fun close to Harpers Ferry. Learn more.
Frederick’s In The Streets festival returns September 12, 2026, bringing a full day of downtown celebration to Market Street and Carroll Creek Urban Park. The event includes the Market Street Mile, themed festival blocks, live entertainment, food vendors, restaurants, artisans, a craft beverage experience and an evening Up The Creek Party, giving campers an easy way to enjoy a larger city festival without staying downtown. Learn more.
The Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival is scheduled for September 25-27, 2026, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Hosted by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, the festival features fine arts, crafts, music, wine and more in the rolling countryside of Jefferson County. Learn more.
The Waterford Fair takes place October 2-4, 2026, in the National Historic Landmark village of Waterford, Virginia. The long-running fall festival celebrates American arts and history with heritage and contemporary craft artisans, living historians, a juried art show, historic properties, local libations and entertainment for all ages. Learn more.
Brunswick Railroad Days returns October 3-4, 2026, in downtown Brunswick, Maryland, celebrating the town’s railroad heritage and creative community. The two-day festival features live music, artisan crafts, food, model train displays, kids’ activities and more, making it a fun fall day trip from Harpers Ferry. Learn more.
The best part of staying at Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA is that your trip does not have to revolve around one event. You can add a hike on the Appalachian Trail, visit Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, go rafting or tubing, explore Civil War sites, tour nearby small towns, visit wineries and breweries or take a scenic drive through the Shenandoah Valley.
Ready to turn a 2026 Harpers Ferry-area event into a camping getaway? Book your stay at Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA and make the Eastern Panhandle your base camp for festivals, sports, concerts, history and outdoor fun.
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