Dans Mountain State Park
Notice: Dans Mountain Pool: CLOSED — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- dnr.maryland.gov(301) 895-5453
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Closure Dans Mountain Pool: CLOSEDThe Dans Mountain Pool is closed for the 2026 season and will reopen summer, 2027. Please contact the New Germany State Park Office with questions at… (more)
The Dans Mountain Pool is closed for the 2026 season and will reopen summer, 2027. Please contact the New Germany State Park Office with questions at 301-895-5453.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Allegany County, about 7 miles south of Frostburg, Dans Mountain State Park covers about 481 acres.
On the water side, there is a swimming pool. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
8 a.m. to sunset Please check with the park before your visit if you plan to engage in an activity which requires you to be in the park before or after the posted hours.
Hours of operation (fees page): 8 a.m. to sunset
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Swimming Pool | $4 · person |
| Group campsite (25-person capacity) | $55.50 · night |
| Water Station Run Shelter (40-person capacity) | $20 |
| Water Station Run Shelter (40-person capacity) | $40 |
| Mountaintop Shelter (60-person capacity) | $40 |
| Mountaintop Shelter (60-person capacity) | $125 |
| Pythian Shelter (100-person capacity) | $40 |
| Pythian Shelter (100-person capacity) | $125 |
Official wording
Hours of Operations: 8 a.m. to sunset Day-use Admission Fee: No fee Swimming Pool: $4/person, except children 5 and under may enter for free Camping: Charges: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) Group campsite (25-person capacity): $55.50 per night Shelters: • Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) • Water Station Run Shelter (40-person capacity): $20 non-holiday weekdays, $40 holiday weekdays/weekends • Mountaintop Shelter (60-person capacity): $40 non-holiday weekdays, $125 holiday weekdays/weekends • Pythian Shelter (100-person capacity): $40 non-holiday weekdays, $125 holiday weekdays/weekends
Maryland park passes
- Maryland State Park and Trail Passport (annual) — $75 resident / $100 non-resident. Unlimited day-use entry for everyone in the vehicle (up to 10 people), unlimited boat launching, 10% concession discount Details
- Golden Age Pass (62+) — $10 processing fee, lifetime. Free day-use entry, half-price camping Sun–Thu, waived boat launch fees Details
- Universal Disability Pass. Free lifetime entrance to DNR public lands for holder + one person Details
- Youth Group Pass. Youth-group day use (not peak weekends) and youth group camping; valid two years Details
From the Maryland state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Maryland State Park Reservation Service (parkreservations.maryland.gov); day use via parkdayuse.maryland.gov
- Phone
- 888-432-2267
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Leashed pets allowed (except within enclosed swimming pool area)
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping See https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/DansMountain/Camping.aspx | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Group campsite (25-person capacity): $55.50 per night
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Camping
Swimming
The 481-acre park features a fully accessible swimming pool, four large group pavilions, a recycled-tire playground and a peaceful pond for fishing.
Amenities
Water
- Swimming pool
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 17410 Recreation Area Road SW
Lonaconing, MD 21539 - Nearest town
- Frostburg — about 7 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.5578, -78.9533 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (301) 895-5453
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Interstate 68 use Exit 34 for State Route 36/New Georges Creek Road. Go South towards Westernport for 6.5 miles. You will go through the town of Midland. As you are entering the town of Lonaconing turn left onto Water Station Run Road SW. Follow this road and the signs up the mountain for 1.8 miles. Turn right onto Recreation Area Road SW and follow it for approximately ½ mile into the main area of the park. *If you find yourself in the town of Lonaconing you have gone too far and need to turn around on Rt.36 and look for Water Station Run Road.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Maryland State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Maryland Park Service 'Find a State Park' directory (SharePoint HTML, links to /publiclands/Pages/{region}/{park}.aspx)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology