Hampton National Historic Site
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Hampton National Historic Site at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 2–4 hours to 1 day
- Don't miss
- Gardens, Grounds, and Architecture Tours
- Nearby city
- Towson, MD
Explore this park
Alerts(4)
Parking impacted due to the Legacy Restoration Fund Project
NPS detailsThe Lower Farm parking lot near the Mule Barn is closed due to the Legacy Restoration Fund Project. The Upper parking lot located near the Orangery has reduced capacity due to a partial closure because of the Legacy Restoration Fund Project. To learn more about parking at Hampton NHS, click the link or visit the alerts page and then scroll down to the area that talks about parking.
Buildings located on the farm side are closed
NPS detailsBuildings located on the farm side of Hampton National Historic Site are closed due to construction related to the ongoing Legacy Restoration Fund Project. Visit the project webpage for more information or click the link to learn more.
We Do Not Mail Junior Ranger Books
We do not mail Junior Ranger books; please download from site. Completed books may be submitted digitally. Junior Ranger badges may be mailed once per person per calendar year after completion. We do not mail completed books back.
Baltimore Area Traffic Advisory
Traffic in the Baltimore area has increased considerably in recent months due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge which connected the Baltimore beltway. Please check the latest traffic conditions to plan your travel accordingly.
Common questions
Planning Hampton National Historic Site
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 2 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Hampton National Historic Site Tours and Hampton Mansion Tour. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
