Clara Barton National Historic Site
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Clara Barton National Historic Site at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 2–4 hours to 1 day
- Don't miss
- Clara Barton National Historic Site
- Nearby city
- Glen Echo, MD
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Alerts(2)
Temporary Closure of Right Lane of Clara Barton Parkway
NPS detailsTemporary Closure of the Clara Barton Parkway Right Lane at Site 17, wooded areas between C&O Canal and Lock 10 parking lot, north to Lock 14, required to address ongoing safety concerns from DC Water emergency sanitary sewer overflow & bypass and pipe repair operations. Click on "More" below for specifica details on the closure.
Clara Barton National Historic Site is currently closed
The Clara Barton National Historic Site is currently closed for safety related inspection and testing.
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Planning Clara Barton National Historic Site
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Clara Barton National Historic Site. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
