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YOUTH GROUP CAMPING:

Groups without a valid Maryland Youth Group Pass, please call the park at 301-842-2155, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm for reservation. Groups without a valid Maryland Youth Group Pass will be charged an additional $3 per person/per night.


CAMPGROUND:

Fort Frederick State Park family campground is open for the 2012 season. Campsites are first come, first serve. $15/per night, $1 additional for out-state. Winter camping available for self contained recreational vehicles only.


2013 Reservation/Transaction Fees:

In addition to the park facility use fee, there is a nightly reservation/transaction fee. Internet reservations, the per night fee is $4.56. Call Center, the per night fee is $4.61. Walk-In transactions at the park, the per night fee is $4.51. Reservation/Transaction Fees are Non-Refundable.


Cancellation Fee Policy Change-Effective May 1, 2013:

To better serve our Maryland Park Service customers, we are changing our cancellation policy to a reservation cancellation service charge of $6 per reservation; except for Assateague Island State Park, which will remain at $6 per night.


FORT FREDERICK STATE PARK, MD

Status: Open through Sun Nov 10 2013   Season Dates
Max reservation window: Sat May 24 2014   Later Dates
5 site(s) found
ALL (5)
Group Camp (4)
Shelters (1)

Description

Step back in time as you're surrounded by the largest stone fort ever built by the British Colonies. The historic stone fort stood as a key to Maryland's frontier defense during the French and Indian War. Fort Frederick was built in 1756 and has been painstakingly restored. Historic displays are inside the Fort, barracks and Visitor Centers. The park annually holds military reenactments and other special events. Its lands adjoin the Potomac River and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal passes through it.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Biking
  • Boat Launch
  • Camping
  • Campstore
  • Canoeing
  • Concession
  • Convenience Store
  • Fire Ring With Grill
  • Fishing
  • Fort Frederick
  • Handicap Access
  • Hiking Trail
  • Information Center
  • Parking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicing
  • Playground
  • Recreation Programs
  • Shelters
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Visitors Center
  • Youth Group Camping
Alerts and Important Information
ALCOHOL POLICY:

The consumption or possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage will be prohibited in all state park areas with the exception of interior areas of full-service cabins and motorhomes.

Alcohol permits will only be issued through a reservation for a designated shelter, or other approved facility. A $35 fee will be charged for each alcohol permit. Permits may be revoked for cause by Park Manager, their designee or a Natural Resources Police Officer.

Internet shelter reservations requiring an alcohol permit will need to contact the Call Center at 1-888-432-2267, Mon-Fri, 8 am - 8 pm to make your reservation.

For additional alcohol policy information, visit our web site at:
http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/alcoholfaq.asp

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.61, -78.00333
39°36'36"N, 78°0'12"W

Fort Frederick State Park is located in the Cumberland Valley, 18 miles west of Hagerstown and one mile south of I-70 near Big Pool. Or Rt. 56, Exit 12. One mile to entrance. The park is 88 miles from Baltimore and 81 miles from Washington D.C.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

FORT FREDERICK STATE PARK
11100 FORT FREDERICK ROAD
BIG POOL MD 21711

Phone Number:

Information: 3018422155