Fort Frederick State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset (Apr 1 – Oct 31)
- Entrance fee
- $3 per vehicle ($5 nonresident)Annual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- dnr.maryland.gov(301) 842-2155
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Fort Frederick State Park is a park about 11 miles north of Martinsburg.
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 | Apr 1 – Oct 31 |
| Daily | 10 a.m. – sunset | Nov 1 – Mar 31 | |
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | Apr 1 – Oct 31 |
| Daily | 10 a.m. – sunset | Nov 1 – Mar 31 |
Official wording
8 a.m. to sunset, April-October 10 a.m. to sunset, November-March
Hours of operation (fees page): April through October: 8 a.m. to sunset November through March: 10 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 |
|---|---|
| Day-use Admission Fee: Maryland residents (resident) | $3 · vehicle |
| Day-use Admission Fee: Maryland residents (nonresident) | $5 · vehicle |
| Campsite | $15 · night |
| Youth group campsites | Free · child |
| Charge: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) | $26.75 |
Official wording
Hours of Operations: April through October: 8 a.m. to sunset November through March: 10 a.m. to sunset Day-use Admission Fee: Maryland residents $3/vehicle; out-of-state residents $5/vehicle Camping: Charges: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) • Campsite: $15 • Youth group campsites: $0 with the Maryland Park Service youth group pass (required) Dates: All campsites: Tent camping is available the first Saturday in May to the first Sunday in November. Self-contained camping units may camp year round. (The campground is closed during Market Fair in April. Call the park for dates (301) 842-2155.) 29 campsites year round. Shelter: Capacity: 50 people Charge: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) $26.75
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
Pets are allowed in Fort Frederick State Park in the following areas: • Pets are allowed in all day-use areas except the fort • Pets are allowed in campground • Pets are allowed in picnic area
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
- Campsite: $15
- Youth group campsites: $0 with the Maryland Park Service youth group pass (required)
Dates:
All campsites: Tent camping is available the first Saturday in May to the first Sunday in November. Self-contained camping units may camp year round. (The campground is closed during Market Fair in April. Call the park for dates (301) 842-2155.)
29 campsites year round.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
✓ 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
- Nearest town
- Martinsburg — about 11 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.6092, -78.0214 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (301) 842-2155
- fortfrederick.statepark@maryland.gov
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Fort Frederick State Park is located in Washington County, off Route 70 Exit 12 (Big Pool). Travel one mile east on State Route 56 to the park's entrance.
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
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology