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Hampton National Historic Site

Designation: National Historic Site

Location: Maryland

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📘 Park Overview

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. Visitors can expect mild to severe seasonal weather during the winter and summer months. Inclement weather may impact park hours of operation year round. Refer to the park alerts or call ahead to confirm operating hours.

🚗 Directions

Hampton is easy to get to because it's close to three interstate highways--routes 695, 70, and 95. From the Baltimore Beltway (I 695) eastbound or westbound: Take Exit 27B, Dulaney Valley Road northbound. Take the first right turn onto Hampton Lane. The park will be on your right, about one mile from the intersection. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Bus #11 stops at Goucher College, less than one mile from Hampton. The Light Rail stop at Lutherville is approximately three miles from Hampton NHS.

Images

Hampton Mansion in the fall

Hampton Mansion in the Fall

Credit: NPS Photo

Activities

Topics

Operating Hours

Sunday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 4:00PM

Entrance Fees

No entrance fees listed.

Entrance Passes

No entrance passes listed.

3-Day Weather Forecast

Sunday, May 17

Patchy rain nearby

Patchy rain nearby

High: 84.7°F | Low: 61.9°F

Humidity: 65%

Wind: 8.7 mph

Rain Chance: 62%

UV Index: 8.6

Sunrise: 05:51 AM

Sunset: 08:15 PM

Moon: Waxing Crescent (0%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 66.9°F

Cloud Cover: 62%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Monday, May 18

Patchy rain nearby

Patchy rain nearby

High: 87.6°F | Low: 64.7°F

Humidity: 71%

Wind: 9.6 mph

Rain Chance: 76%

UV Index: 9

Sunrise: 05:50 AM

Sunset: 08:16 PM

Moon: Waxing Crescent (2%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 69.1°F

Cloud Cover: 76%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Tuesday, May 19

Sunny

Sunny

High: 89.5°F | Low: 66.6°F

Humidity: 67%

Wind: 7.8 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 9.1

Sunrise: 05:49 AM

Sunset: 08:17 PM

Moon: Waxing Crescent (7%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 70.3°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Weather Alerts (1)

⚠️ Test Message (Unknown)
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Effective: May 16, 2026 8:27pm
Expires: May 16, 2026 8:37pm

Monitoring message only. Please disregard.

Park Alerts

Parking impacted due to the Legacy Restoration Fund Project Park Closure
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.

More Info

The Hampton gift store will be closed on 4/30/26 Information
The Hampton gift store will be closed on 4/30/26 for inventory. The Visitor Center will be open.
Upper Parking Lot and Buildings Closed on January 1, 2026 Park Closure
The grounds of Hampton National Historic Site are open to visit for pedestrians but be advised that the upper parking lot and all buildings will be closed for the holiday on January 1, 2026. Hampton will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Park Closed--March 16, 2026 Due to Hazardous Weather Conditions Park Closure
Hampton National Historic Site will close at 11:00 am on Monday, March 16, due to forecast hazardous weather conditions. The entrance will be locked and there will be no entry to the grounds. Please check our social media for updates.

More Info

Baltimore Area Traffic Advisory Information
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.
Buildings located on the farm side are closed Park Closure
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.

More Info

Restrooms and Upper Lot Closed 1/19/2026 Park Closure
The Orangery restrooms will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. No restrooms will be available on site. The upper parking lot will not be accessible to vehicles. Vehicles may park in the lower lot.
Mansion ADA lift is currently not functional Information
Mansion ADA lift is currently not functional. We are awaiting a replacement. Accessibility to the mansion will be limited to those with the ability to climb 3-4 steps into the first floor.
We Do Not Mail Junior Ranger Books Information
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.

Park Events

Mansion Tour

The only way to see the interior of the mansion is by being on a mansion tour, with a ticket.

Tours of the mansion offer a glimpse of over 150 years of American history as lived by the Ridgely family, European indentured servants, enslaved African Americans, and paid laborers. Visitors can join a guide and walk the halls of this historic structure and learn about its architectural features, artwork, and the thousands of other authentic collection items that are on display. The mansion's artifacts and decor is changed twice a year - once in the winter and again in the summer to showcase seasonal fashions and adjustments that predate modern utilities and luxuries.

Ticket Information:

The only way to go inside the mansion is on a tour, with tickets!
*Starting May 1, 2024 Hampton NHS has entered a trial period to have Mansion Tour tickets reserved ahead of time on recreation.gov. Please select the reservation link to reserve your ticket ahead of time. For more information on why the park is moving to an online reservation system, please go to the park's news release.*

  • How to Reserve tickets:To reserve tickets ahead of time, please follow the reservation link.
  • Price: Tickets reserved ahead of time have a $1.00 reservation fee.
  • Ticket Windows: tickets can be reserved 90 days in advance until tours are full or until 10:00 pm the night before the tour.
  • Day-of Tickets: Any tours that do not sell-out ahead of time will have remaining tickets available on site on a first come, first serve basis in the park visitor center. Mansion tours are limited to 15 people per tour. Due to limited space, visitors are encouraged to reserve their tickets ahead of time on recreation.gov because there is no guarantee that there will be any remaining tickets the day of the tour.

Location: Meet guide at ramp behind mansion.

Date: Jun 6, 2024 12:00am to May 31, 2026 12:00am

Paid Event

Visitor Center & Contacts

📍 Physical Address:
535 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286

🏤 Mailing Address:
535 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286

📞 Voice Phone: 410-962-4290 (option 2)

✉️ Email: HAMP_Interpretation@nps.gov

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