Fort Frederick State Park
Maryland State Park · Washington County
Fort Frederick State Park entrance fee
$3–$5 per vehicle — Maryland residents $3/vehicle; out-of-state residents $5/vehicle
Fort Frederick State Park hours
April through October: 8 a.m. to sunset
November through March: 10 a.m. to sunset
Hours as published by Maryland Park Service. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Fort Frederick State Park
A stone fort built for the French and Indian War still stands here, its walls looking out over Big Pool and the Potomac. Camp beside the water, paddle the pool, or walk the Beaver Pond Trail through the woods behind the fort.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚻 Restrooms
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🌿 Nature Center
RV / campsite hookups
- ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups
Camping options
- Campsite
- Youth group campsite
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
- Shelter (50 people) — $26.75
Contact
Phone301-842-2155
Address11100 Fort Frederick Road, Big Pool, MD 21711
🎒 Gear up for Fort Frederick State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Life jackets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Paddleboards
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