National Historic Site

Hampton National Historic Site

Hampton National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Maryland. The NPS currently lists 6 active alerts (3 closures), 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Maryland National Historic Site No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

Hampton Mansion in the fall
Hampton Mansion Historic Site · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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…”

Active alerts

6

Closures

3

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

6 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 3 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 3 information.

Closure

The Visitor Center will be closed until noon October 31, 2026

The Hampton Visitor Center will be closed until noon October 31, 2026, for inventory. The Visitor Center will open at noon and remain open until normal closing time a 4p.m. The Visitor Center's normal hours are Thursday through Sunday from 9a.m. to 4p.m.

Posted or updated Oct 14, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Closure

Parking impacted due to the Legacy Restoration Fund Project

The 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.

Posted or updated Sep 29, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov

Closure

Buildings located on the farm side are closed

Buildings 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.

Posted or updated Feb 11, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov

Information

Mansion ADA lift is currently not functional

Mansion ADA lift is currently not functional. Accessibility to the mansion will be limited to those with the ability to climb 3-4 steps into the first floor.

Posted or updated Oct 14, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Information

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.

Posted or updated Jan 16, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Information

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.

Posted or updated Nov 4, 2024 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

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

Things to do

A blue bird sits on a branch with the Hampton mansion in the background.
Photo: NPS/Tim Ervin

Bird Watching at Hampton

The natural side of Hampton provides for many opportunities to spot wild life. Hampton's beautiful fields provide for a perfect backdrop for bird watching!

Year-round Pets allowed

Birdwatching

See all 6 things to do in Hampton →

Activities the NPS lists for Hampton.

Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsLive MusicBikingRoad BikingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHands-OnArts and CraftsHikingLiving HistoryJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Operating hours

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.

Hampton National Historic Site Parking Lots
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Weather: Weather during the spring and fall months tend to be mild. Visitors can expect mild to severe seasonal weather during the winter and summer months. Inclement weather may impact park hours of operation year round.

Contact and directions

Phone
410-962-4290 (option 2)
Email
[email protected]
Address
535 Hampton Lane, Towson, MD 21286
Coordinates
39.4175, -76.5878· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Visitor CenterMon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Fri 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Sat 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Sun 9:00AM - 4:00PM—Yes

Campgrounds

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

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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/hamp/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.