Steamtown National Historic Site
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Steamtown National Historic Site at a glance
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Trip length
- 1 day
- Don't miss
- Get Technical
- Nearby city
- Scranton, PA
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Alerts(1)
Timed Entry Reservations Required June 15-30, 2026
NPS detailsDue to the high visitation expected during the visit of Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014, all entries to the park at from June 15 to June 30, 2026 will require a timed reservation through recreation.gov. There is a non-refundable service charge of $1 for each reservation. Please see our Big Boy Reunion page for more information.
Common questions
Planning Steamtown 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 11 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Steamtown National Historic Site and Steamtown National Historic Site Tours. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
