Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
Designation: National Monument
Location: Pennsylvania
📘 Park Overview
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 Federal Indian Boarding School.
🌤 Weather Information
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. Summer: June through August are seasonably warm with high humidity and temperatures in the 80s and 90s. Fall: Generally, cooler weather starts in September. The first snowfall occurs in mid-October and can extend through mid-April.
🚗 Directions
From 1-76 take Exit 226 or from I-80 take exit 52 onto US-11 towards Carlisle. Turn left on Harmony Road. Turn right on Claremont Road. Turn left on Jim Thorpe & Claremont roads towards Carlisle Barracks’ security checkpoint. Use the left-most lane to be directed to the Visitor Center to check in.
Images
The campus of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, as seen in 1909.
Credit: US Army/Dickinson College
The location of the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School, as seen today.
Credit: US Army
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Sunday, Feb 15
Patchy rain nearby
High: 54.7°F | Low: 31.1°F
Humidity: 73%
Wind: 6 mph
Rain Chance: 88%
UV Index: 0.3
Sunrise: 07:02 AM
Sunset: 05:45 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (7%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 34.9°F
Cloud Cover: 88%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, Feb 16
Patchy rain nearby
High: 40.1°F | Low: 31.5°F
Humidity: 95%
Wind: 5.1 mph
Rain Chance: 78%
UV Index: 0.5
Sunrise: 07:00 AM
Sunset: 05:46 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (2%)
Visibility: 3 mi
Dew Point: 34.2°F
Cloud Cover: 78%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Feb 17
Fog
High: 42.8°F | Low: 33.8°F
Humidity: 97%
Wind: 6.3 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.5
Sunrise: 06:59 AM
Sunset: 05:47 PM
Moon: New Moon (0%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 36.4°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (1)
Air Quality Alert issued February 14 at 3:30PM EST by NWS State College PA
Effective: Feb 14, 2026 3:30pm
Expires: Feb 16, 2026 12:00am
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has
issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert on Sunday for the
Susquehanna Valley.
A Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people
suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases,
and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized
by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.
For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles,
visit http://www.airnow.gov and http://www.aqpartners.state.pa.us.
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
870 Jim Thorpe Road
Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013
🏤 Mailing Address:
National Park Service, Interior Region 1; North Atlantic – Appalachian
1234 Market Street, 20th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
📞 Voice Phone: 717-585-5135
✉️ Email: asknps@nps.gov