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National Monument · Pennsylvania

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument in Pennsylvania. No entrance fee.

By The Green Adventures · Updated · How we check

TypeNational Monument
StatePennsylvania
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkShenandoah (132 mi)
Closest airportMDT (22 mi)

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument is a national monument run by the National Park Service in Pennsylvania.

In the park service’s words

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Mon 7:00AM - 3:00PM; Tue 7:00AM - 3:00PM; Wed 7:00AM - 3:00PM; Thu 7:00AM - 3:00PM; Fri 7:00AM - 3:00PM; Sat Closed; Sun Closed. Standard hours and days are subject to change on short notice. The park is not accessible on weekends and federal holidays.

Getting there

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.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) Harrisburg, PA No road route 22 Regional
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR) Hagerstown, MD No road route 45 Regional
Lancaster Airport (LNS) Lancaster, PA No road route 47 Regional
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Baltimore, MD No road route 76 Large hub

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

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. 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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Shenandoah, about 132 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument?

No entrance fee.

Where is Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument?

In Pennsylvania. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Harrisburg International Airport, about 22 miles away.

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