Gambrill 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, with restrictions
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.maryland.gov
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Gambrill State Park is a 23-acre park in Frederick County, about 3 miles northeast of Middletown.
The official site lists about 16 miles of trails.
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 |
Official wording
April - October: 8 a.m. to sunset November - March: 10 a.m. to sunset
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 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 |
| Basic Site | $18.50 |
| Electric Site (Sunday - Thursday) | $24.50 |
| Mini Cabin - four person | $50.50 |
| Charge: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) | $36.75 |
Official wording
Hours of Operation: April - October: 8 a.m. to sunset November - 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) • Basic Site: $18.50 • Electric Site (Sunday - Thursday) $24.50 • Mini Cabin - four person: $50.50 Shelters: Capacity: 35 people Charge: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) $36.75 Dates: Fri Apr 3, 2026 - Sun Oct 25, 2026 Tea Room: Closed until further notice for renovations.
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
- Camping
- Recommended
- Booking system
- Maryland State Park Reservation Service (parkreservations.maryland.gov); day use via parkdayuse.maryland.gov
- Phone
- 888-432-2267
Reservations are recommended since the camper cabins often fill weeks or months in advance.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: the pond; the tea room.
Pets are allowed in Gambrill State Park in the following areas: • Pets are allowed in campground • Pets are allowed on all trails • Pets are allowed in day-use area Pets are allowed on the trails, but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pets are allowed in the campground, but must be kept on a leash and attended at all times. Pets are permitted in Cabin 18. • Remember to secure your pet’s food also Pets also are not allowed in the pond. Pets are not allowed in the Tea Room.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Swimming
Please note that no swimming or wading is allowed in the pond.
Amenities
Water
- Swimming beach: not available (stated by the park)
✓ 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
- 8602 Gambrill Park Road
Frederick, MD 21702 - Nearest town
- Middletown — about 3 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.4733, -77.4919 (from Wikidata)
- Gambrill.StatePark@maryland.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Maryland State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 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)
- Photo: Gambrill State Park Overlook.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), User:McChizzle
“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