Advance booking time frame is one calendar year in advance. For example, May 15, 2021, customers may book any date until May 15, 2022. On-line reservations may be made at parkreservations.maryland.gov. Internet customers have the ability to make reservations on Maryland's Reservation Internet site 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Reservations are available 365 days in advance of your arrival date. New reservation inventory is available Monday through Friday beginning at 9 a.m. both online and in the call center. New inventory does not become available on Saturdays, Sundays, and designated holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day) when the call center is not open. Inventory that would become available on these dates will be available on the next day that the call center is open.
Assateague
Hours of Operations:
7 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fees:
Camping:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Boat Launch Charges:
Maryland residents $10/vehicle; out-of-state residents $12/vehicle
Big Run
Hours of Operations:
8 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
No fee
Camping:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Primitive campsite (first-come, first-served): $10
Group campsite (25-person capacity): $55.50
Youth group campsite (25-person capacity): $0 with the Maryland Park Service youth group pass (required)
Dates
Shelter:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
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Calvert Cliffs
Hours of Operations:
Sunrise to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
Maryland residents $5/vehicle; out-of-state residents $7/vehicle
Camping:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Shelter:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Cedarville State Forest
Hours of Operations:
Sunrise 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)
Campsite: $18.50
Campsite with electric: $24.50
Equestrian campsites: $23.00 per night
Youth group campsites: $0 with the Maryland Park Service youth group pass
Dates
Campsites with and without electric: 4/2/2021 to 11/1/2021 (2 night minimum stay required for weekends Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Equestrian sites: 4/2/2021 to 10/31/2021
Youth group campsites: 4/2/2021 to 11/1/2021 (Maryland Youth Group Pass required)
Shelter:
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Cunningham Falls
Hours of Operations:
April through October: 8 a.m. to sunset
November through March: 10 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
Houck Area
Manor Area
Camping:
Charges, Houck Area and Manor Area (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Cabins:
Houck Area only
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Shelter:
Manor Area only
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Bus Reservations:
$11.75 non-refundable reservation charge, plus day-use admission fee
No buses are permitted on summer weekends or holidays
Reservations allowed Tuesday - Friday only
Dates
Boat Launch Charges:
Houck Area only
Maryland residents $3/vehicle; out-of-state residents $5/vehicle
Dans Mountain
Hours of Operations:
8 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
No fee
Swimming pool
$4/person, except children 5 and under may enter for free
Camping:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Shelters:
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Water Station Run Shelter (40-person capacity): $20 non-holiday weekdays, $40 holiday weekdays/weekends
Mountaintop Shelter (60-person capacity): $40 non-holiday weekdays, $125 holiday weekdays/weekends
Pythian Shelter (100-person capacity): $40 non-holiday weekdays, $125 holiday weekdays/weekends
Dates
Deep Creek Lake
Hours of Operations:
8 a.m. to sunset
The main gate is closed during snowmobile season (December 15 to March 15), but parking is available at the Discovery Center.
Day-use Admission Fee:
Day after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day
Camping:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Campsite: $21.50
Campsite with electric: $27.50
Bear Den (3-sided camping unit complete with wooden floor, roof and fireplace): $36.75
Yurt (a round, fabric tent with floor, furniture and queen size bed): $46.75
Dates
Cabins:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Shelter:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Boat Launch Charges:
Maryland residents $10/vehicle; out-of-state residents $12/vehicle
Elk Neck
Hours of Operations:
9 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
Weekdays: Maryland residents $3/vehicle; out-of-state residents $5/vehicle
Weekends and holidays: Maryland residents $3/person; out-of-state residents $5/person
Camping:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Campsite: $21.50
Campsite with electric: $27.50
Campsite with electric, water and sewer: $36.50
Youth group campsites: $0 with the Maryland Park Service youth group pass (required)
Dates
North East Loop: 4/2/2021 to 11/28/2021
Bohemia, Chester, Choptank, Miles, Susquehanna and Wye Loops: 4/2/2021 to 10/31/2021
Sassafras Loop open Memorial Day weekend, 4th of July and Labor Day weekend
Youth group campsites: 4/2/2021 to 10/31/2021
Cabins:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Shelter:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Boat Launch Charges:
Maryland residents $10/vehicle; out-of-state residents $12/vehicle
Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area
Hours of Operations:
Sunrise 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)
- Youth group campsites: $0 with the Maryland Park Service youth group
pass (required)
Dates
· Year-round
Camping (Equestrian):
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction fee)
· Field Camping Campsite without water and electric: $20.00 per unit per night
· Camp Pad Campsite with electric and water: $35.00 per unit per night
· Horse Stalls: $15 per stall per night
· Additional equestrian camping request information
· Dates
· Open year-round. Bathhouse closed from Nov. to Apr.
Tea Barn (temporarily closed):
For reservations, please call the park office at 410-398-1246
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Edward L. Walls Activity Hall:
For reservations, please call the park office at 410-398-1246
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Fort Frederick
Hours of Operations:
April through October: 8 a.m. to sunset
November through 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)
Dates
Shelter:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
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Gambrill
Hours of Operations:
April through October: 8 a.m. to sunset
November through 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)
Dates
Mini Cabins:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Shelter:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Tea Room:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Gathland
Hours of Operations:
8 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
No fee
Shelter:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Greenbier
Hours of Operations:
8 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day
Labor Day to Memorial Day
Camping:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Shelters:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Bus Reservations:
$11.75 non-refundable reservation charge, plus day-use admission fee
No buses are permitted on summer weekends or holidays
Bus reservations: 5/1/2021 to 9/30/2021
Greenwell
Hours of Operations:
May through September: 7 a.m. to sunset
October through April: 8 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
Maryland residents $3/vehicle; out-of-state residents $5/vehicle
Gunpowder Falls
Hours of Operations:
8 a.m. to sunset
Hammerman Area Day-use Admission Fee:
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
Day after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day weekend
Camping:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Mill Pond Cottage:
For reservations, please call the park office at 410-592-2897
Capacity
8 people (two bedrooms, full kitchen, one and one-half bathrooms, as well as many additional amenities)
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Shelters:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Boat Launch Charges:
Maryland residents $10/vehicle; out-of-state residents $12/vehicle
Marina launch closed December through March
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad
Hours of Operations:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Day-use Admission Fee:
No fee
Shelter:
Capacity
Charge
Dates
Hart-Miller Island
Hours of Operations:
8 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
No fee
Camping:
Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Access only by private boat.
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Herrington Manor
Hours of Operations:
March through October: 8 a.m. to sunset
November through February: 10 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
Tuesday after Labor Day to the Friday before Memorial Day
Cabins:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Two-person full-service cabins: $76.75
Four-person full-service cabins: $86.75
Six-person full-service cabins: $96.75
Dates
Shelter:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Janes Island
Hours of Operations:
March through November: 5:30 a.m. to sunset
December through February: 6:30 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
No fee
Camping:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Cabins:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Shelter:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Daugherty Creek Lodge:
For reservations, please call the park office at 410-968-1565
Capacity
Day-use capacity: 65
Overnight capacity: 16
Charges
Up to five hours: $85
Full day (12 hours): $200
Overnight: $275 for first night; $200 for each additional night (When reserving for a seven-night stay, the last night is free: seven nights for the price of six)
Dates
Boat Launch Charges:
Maryland residents $7/vehicle; out-of-state residents $9/vehicle.
Martinak
Hours of Operations:
8 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
No fee
Camping:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Cabins and Cottage:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Four-person mini-cabin: $50.50
Six-person mini-cabin: $70.50
Full-service cottage: $76.75
Dates
Amphitheater:
Capacity
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Boat Launch Charges:
Maryland residents $5/vehicle; out-of-state residents $7/vehicle
Merkle Natural Resources Management Area
Hours of Operations:
Sunrise to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
No charge
Meeting Room:
For reservations, please call the park office at 443-510-9920
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
New Germany
Hours of Operations:
8 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
No fee
Camping:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Cabins:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Two-person full-service cabins: $76.75
Four-person full-service cabins: $86.75
Five-person full-service cabins: $96.75
Eight-person full-service cabins: $116.75
Dates
Shelters:
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Recreation Hall:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Lake House - Black Forest Room:
For reservations, please call the office at 301-895-5453
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
North Point
Hours of Operations:
8 a.m. to sunset (closed Christmas Day)
Visitor center: Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Day-use Admission Fee:
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
Day after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day weekend
Bay-Front Gazebo:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Patapsco Valley
Hours of Operations:
9 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
April through October: (All areas except Pickall)
November through March
Pickall Area, May - September
Camping:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Cabins:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Shelters:
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
10-person capacity: $6.75
20-person capacity: $16.75
70-person capacity: $66.75
75-person capacity: $71.75
100-person capacity: $96.75
125-person capacity: $121.75
175-person capacity: $171.75
200-person capacity: $196.75
250-person capacity: $246.75
Dates
Shelters: 4/3/20210 to 11/1/2021
Pickall Shelters: 5/15/2021 to 9/13/2021
Shelters Open Year-Round: Avalon 104; Avalon 105; Hilton 201; and Hollofield 300
Pocomoke River
Hours of Operations:
Sunrise to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
No fee
Camping:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Shad Landing
Campsite: $21.50
Campsite with electric: $27.50
Family group campsites: (20-person capacity) $50
Family group campsites: (40-person capacity) $100
Youth group campsites: $0 with the Maryland Park Service youth group pass (required)
Dates
Shad Landing
Campsites in Acorn Trail Loop (electric/pet) and Water's Edge Loop (non-electric/pet) year-round
Robin's Nest Loop (electric/non-electric/non-pet): year round
Campsites in Deer Run Loop (electric/non-pet): 4/2/2021 to 11/30/2021
Campsites in Blue Heron Loop (non-electric/non-pet): 4/30/2021 to 5/1/2021
Campsites in Fox Den Loop (non-electric/non-pet): 5/21/2021 to 9/7/2021
Family group campsites: 4/30/2011 to 11/1/2021
Youth group campsites: year-round
Milburn Landing
Cabins:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Shad Landing
Milburn Landing
Dates
Shad Landing
Milburn Landing
Shelters:
Charges
Shad Landing
Milburn Landing
Dates
Point Lookout
Hours of Operations:
May through September
Day-use Admission Fee:
May-September
October-April
Camping:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Campsite: $21.50
Campsite with electric: $33.50
Campsites with water, sewer and electric: $38.50
Double campsites accommodating 12 guests: $53.50
Dates
Shelter:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Boat Launch Charges:
$10/vehicle
Rocks
Hours of Operations:
March through October: 9 a.m. to sunset
November through February: 10 a.m. to sunset
Reservations are required to visit the Rocks State Park - Kilgore Falls and Falling Branch Area on weekends and holidays from May 1 until Labor Day. To make a reservation, please visit the YourPassNow website at https://yourpassnow.com/ParkPass/md/kilgore. Passes become available on the Monday prior to the desired visit, starting on Monday, April 27.
For general questions or more information, please call the Rocks State Park Office at 410-557-7994.
Day-use Admission Fee:
Wilson’s, Hills Grove and Rock Ridge Picnic Areas
Falling Branch, Rapids and Ma and Pa parking areas are open year round, with no admission fee (weather permitting).
Shelter:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Rocky Gap
Hours of Operations:
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day: 7 a.m. to sunset
Day after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day weekend: 8 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day
Day after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day weekend:
Camping:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Campsite: $21.50
Campsite with electric: $27.50
Family group campsite (40-person capacity): $221.75
Youth group campsites: $0 with the Maryland Park Service youth group pass (required)
Dates
Campsites with and without electric: 5/7/2021 to 11/1/2021 (off-season camping available with limited services)
Family group campsite: 5/7/2021 to 10/10/2021
Youth group campsites: 5/7/2021 to 11/1/2021
Cabins:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Yurt: $75
4-person (1 room) mini-cabins: $50.50
6-person (2 rooms) mini-cabins: $65.50
Easter Hill Chalet (8-person capacity): $171.75
Dates
Yurt: 5/7/2021 to 11/1/2021
Mini-cabins: 5/7/2021 to 11/1/2021
Easter Hill Chalet: 4/1/2021 to 11/1/2021
Shelters:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Amphitheater:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Monday through Thursday (non-holidays): $75
Friday (non-holiday): $100
Weekends and holidays: $150
Dates
Rosaryville
Hours of Operations:
8 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
April-October
November-March
Shelter:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Sandy Point
Hours of Operations:
Day-use
Fishing
Boating
Day-use Admission Fee:
These rates do not apply for special events, ie Lights on the Bay, Blues Festival, Seafood Festival, etc.
May 1-September 30
October 1-April 30
Camping:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Shelters:
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Boat Launch Charges:
No extra charge
Seneca Creek
Hours of Operations:
March through October: 8 a.m. to sunset
November through February: 10 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
April through October:
November through March
Shelters:
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
50-person capacity: $46.75
150-person capacity: $146.75
200-person capacity: $196.75
Dates
Picnic Grove:
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Visitor Center:
For reservations, please call the park office at 301-924-2127
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Smallwood
Hours of Operations:
April through October: 5 a.m. to sunset
November through March: 7 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
April through October
November through March
Camping:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Cabins:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Shelter:
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
25-person capacity: $21.75
75-person capacity: $71.75
100-person capacity: $96.75
Dates
Boat Launch Charges:
Maryland residents $10/vehicle; out-of-state residents $12/vehicle
St. Mary’s River
Hours of Operations:
Areas of St. Mary's River State Park are temporarily closed due to construction of park improvements. For further information and any questions, please contact Point Lookout State Park at 301-872-5688.
Day-use Admission Fee:
Maryland residents $3/vehicle; out-of-state residents $5/vehicle
Susquehanna
Hours of Operations:
9 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
Deer Creek Picnic Area (November through February, open weekends only)
Camping:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Cabins:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Shelter:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Boat Launch Charges:
Maryland residents $10/vehicle; out-of-state residents $12/vehicle
Swallow Falls
Hours of Operations:
March through October: 8 a.m. to sunset
November through February: 10 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
Tuesday after Labor Day to the Friday before Memorial Day
Maryland residents $3/vehicle: out-of-state residents $5/vehicle
Weekends in May, September and October: Maryland residents $3/person; out-of-state residents $5/person
Camping:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Campsite: $21.50
Campsites with electric and water: $27.50
Campsite with electric, water and sewer: $32.50
Youth group campsites: $0 with the Maryland Park Service youth group pass (required)
Dates
Campsites: 4/2/2021 to 12/5/2021
Campsites with electric and water: 5/28/2021 to 9/6/2021
Campsites with electric, water and sewer: 4/2/2021 to 12/5/2021
Youth group campsites: 4/2/2021 to 10/11/2021
Cabins:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Shelter:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Tuckahoe
Hours of Operations:
8 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
No fee
Camping:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Cabins:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Shelter:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Boat Launch Charges:
Maryland residents $5/vehicle; out-of-state residents $7/vehicle
Washington Monument
Hours of Operations:
8 a.m. to sunset
Day-use Admission Fee:
Maryland residents $2/vehicle; out-of-state residents $4/vehicle
Camping:
Charges (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates
Shelter:
Capacity
Charge (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)
Dates