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
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About Hampton National Historic Site
Hampton National Historic Site preserves what remains of a once 25,000-acre enslavement plantation. For hundreds of years, enslaved people, indentured servants, tenant farmers, paid laborers, and the Ridgely family all made their own contributions to Hampton, creating a space where cruelty and decadence collide to provide a complex history of the United States.
Weather Information
Weather during the
- Spring
and fall months tend to be mild.
- Winter
and summer months.
Visitors can expect mild to severe seasonal weather during the Inclement weather may impact park hours of operation year round. Refer to the park alerts or call ahead to confirm operating hours.
Operating Hours
Hampton National Historic Site Parking Lots
The Visitor Contact Station is open 9am – 4pm Thursday through Sunday. Grounds are open every day from dawn to dusk. Park is closed every year on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. The park, or portions of the park, may be closed at any time for weather, emergency, or security reasons in order to protect the resource, visitors, and staff. Park gates may also be closed during these situations. View alerts to see any closings.
- MondaySunrise to Sunset
- TuesdaySunrise to Sunset
- WednesdaySunrise to Sunset
- ThursdaySunrise to Sunset
- FridaySunrise to Sunset
- SaturdaySunrise to Sunset
- SundaySunrise to Sunset
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.
