National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument is a National Monument in Pennsylvania. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 0 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

Pennsylvania National Monument No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

About the park

“More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, and partners to develop resources and share the story of the children, families, and communities impacted by Carlisle…”

Active alerts

1

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

0

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.

Information

Important Visitor Information – Screening Process in Effect

This is a new national park within an active military installation, which includes the current home of the US Army War College. There are no visitor services at this time. Please check back in the spring of 2025 for updates.

Posted or updated Dec 9, 2024 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online.

Operating hours

Standard hours and days are subject to change on short notice. The park is not accessible on weekends and federal holidays.

Carlisle Barracks Visitor Center
DayHours
Monday7:00AM - 3:00PM
Tuesday7:00AM - 3:00PM
Wednesday7:00AM - 3:00PM
Thursday7:00AM - 3:00PM
Friday7:00AM - 3:00PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Weather: Winter: Generally, cooler weather starts in September. The first snowfall often occurs in mid-October and can extend through mid-April. Spring: During the spring months, temperatures typically range from the 50s-70s.

Contact and directions

Email
[email protected]
Address
1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Coordinates
40.2094, -77.1797· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

No visitor centers are listed for this site in the NPS data.

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/cibs/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.