Washington Monument State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset (Apr 1 – Sep 30)
- Entrance fee
- $2 per vehicle ($4 nonresident)Annual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- dnr.maryland.gov(301) 791-4767
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 7 acres, Washington Monument State Park lies in Washington County, about 2 miles east of Boonsboro.
Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and group camping.
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 |
|---|---|
| Day-use Admission Fee: Maryland residents (resident) | $2 · vehicle |
| Day-use Admission Fee: Maryland residents (nonresident) | $4 · vehicle |
| Youth group campsites | Free · child |
| Charge: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) | $56.75 |
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: Maryland residents $2/vehicle; out-of-state residents $4/vehicle Charges: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) Youth group campsites: $0 with the Maryland Park Service youth group pass(required) Dates: Youth group campsites: Open 4/15 - 10/31/2026. Shelter: Capacity: 55 people Charge: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) $56.75
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 Washington Monument State Park.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Camping
Amenities
Facilities
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- Group 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
- Nearest town
- Boonsboro — about 2 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.5004, -77.6232 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (301) 791-4767
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
From points east: Washington Monument State Park can be reached off Interstate 70 westbound to Exit 49, MD Alternate Route 40. Travel westbound (turn left) on Alternate 40 for approximately 9 miles. At the top of South Mountain, turn right on Washington Monument Road. After 1 mile, the road intersects with Zittlestown Road at a four-way stop. Go straight to enter the park. From points west: Washington Monument State Park can be reached off Interstate 70 eastbound via Exit 35, MD Route 66. Go south on Route 66 (turn right) and travel approximately 6 miles to MD Alternate 40 in the town of Boonsboro. Go east on Alternate 40 (turn left) and travel approximately 4 miles to the top of South Mountain. Turn left on Washington Monument Road. After 1 mile, the road intersects with Zittlestown Road at a four-way stop. Go straight to enter the park.
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. 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