We accept scheduled group visits and overnight stays from March to May, and from July through November. To visit China Folk House, please register below at least one week in advance.
For groups larger than four people, please contact us at chinafolkhouse@gmail.com to arrange a visit.
Visitor Information
The China Folk House is at 305 Friends Way, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. We are located in the Rolling Ridge Conservancy, one of the largest privately held wilderness preserves near Washington DC with 1400 acres of secluded, forested land. The Rolling Ridge Conservancy boasts miles of hiking trails, the Appalachian Trail, the Shenandoah River, five mountain streams, ponds, waterfalls and scenic overlooks. Visit the Rolling Ridge Conservancy site here for more information on the area. The approach to CFH includes a one mile drive on a rugged gravel road. Click here for a detailed guide to the approach.
There is parking just before one reaches the Niles Cabin (a wooden cabin with blue and green panels) just a few steps away from the China Folk House. Proceed on foot down the main gravel driveway a two minute walk farther down the road to the house. There are a few parking spots close to the house for visitors with mobility issues.
Dress casually and comfortably with sensible walking shoes. Bring a water bottle. The spaces are mostly open air and not heated although if it is cold, we will have an outdoor fire.
Note that cell service exists for most services here but does not work inside the Folk House (the walls are thick). We have WiFi service with limited capabilities.
There is a ford across a small creek on the way to the China Folk House. Small cars drive across this ford regularly. For perspective, Prius’ do fine, but a Mini Cooper may find it a bit too rough.
Read more about directions and the approach to the China Folk House here.
The China Folk House site is open to visitors by appointment from February through November. We close up our site and turn off the bath house in December and January because it is too cold. We also have special public events open to the public several times a year requiring prior registration.