Gathland State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset (Apr 1 – Sep 30)
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.maryland.gov(301) 791-4767
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Gathland State Park is a 4-acre park about 6 miles north of Brunswick.
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 – Sep 30 |
| Daily | 10 a.m. – sunset | Oct 1 – Mar 31 |
Official wording
April through September: 8 a.m. to sunset October through March: 10 a.m. to sunset
Certain activities are permitted outside of the regular park hours. 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): April through September: 8 a.m. to sunset; October 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 |
|---|---|
| Charge: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) | $71.75 |
Official wording
Hours of Operations: April through September: 8 a.m. to sunset; October through March: 10 a.m. to sunset. Day-use Admission Fee: No fee Shelter: Capacity: 100 people Charge: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) $71.75
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 Gathland State Park.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Brunswick — about 6 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.4036, -77.6411 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (301) 791-4767
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Gathland State Park is located in Washington and Frederick Counties, 1 mile west of Burkittsville, off MD Route 17. Physical Address: Gathland State Park 900 Arnoldstown Road Jefferson MD 21755
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