2013 Camping Season and Service Charges for Maryland State Parks

*Service charge fees for reservations. For every night reserved a service charge will be added to the base rates noted below for properties on the reservation system. For reservations made through the Internet, the per night fee is $4.56. For reservations made through the call center, the per night fee is $4.61, and for reservations made at the park the per night fee is $4.51.
Youth group camping will also be charged this service fee for each night reserved.

Eastern Region | Central Region | Southern Region | Western Region

Eastern Region Facilities

Assateague Island State Park

Family camping open 4/24/2013 to 10/28/2013

Youth group camping open 4/24/2013 to 10/28/2013

  • Campsite: $27.49 + service charge*/night
  • Campsite with electric: $38.49 + service charge*/night
  • Day Use Service Charge: Memorial Day-Labor Day $4/person; out-of-state residents $6/person. All other times $3/vehicle; out-of-state residents $5/vehicle
  • Boat launch: $10/vehicle; out-of-state residents $12/vehicle.
  • Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. to Sunset. Lifeguards are on duty 10 am. to 5 p.m., Memorial Day to Labor Day.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Janes Island State Park

Family camping open 3/29/2013 to 12/2/2013

Camper cabins open 3/29/2013 to 12/2/2013

Youth Group Camping (sites C94, C96, C98, C100 and C102) open 3/29/2013 to 12/2/2013 – contact park office for reservations

Full service cabins year-round

Daugherty Creek Conf. Ctr. year-round - contact the park office for reservations

  • Campsite: $21.49 + service charge*/night
  • Campsite with electric: $27.49 + service charge*/night
  • Camper cabin: $55.49 + service charge*/night
  • Full-service cabins: $86.75 + service charge*/night (6 person capacity)
  • Shelter: $56.75 + service charge*/day (120 person capacity)
  • Daugherty Creek Conference Center: Daily use: $85 for up to 5 hours; $200 for full day (12 hours); Overnights: $275 for first night: $200 for each additional night. When reserving the Conference Center for a 7-night stay, the last night is free: seven (7) nights for the price of six (6). ) Daytime use capacity: 65; overnight capacity:16
  • Boat Launch: $7/vehicle; out-of-state residents $9/vehicle.
  • Hours of Operation: 5:30 a.m. to Sunset, March through November; and 6:30 a.m. to Sunset, December through February.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Martinak State Park

Family camping open 3/29/2013 to 12/2/2013

Camper cabins open 3/29/2012 to 12/2/2013

Full service cabin year-round

  • Campsite: $18.49 + service charge*/night
  • Campsite with electric: $24.49 + service charge*/night
  • Camper cabin: $50.49 + service charge*/night
  • Full service cabin: $76.75 + service charge/night (4 person capacity)
  • Shelter: $26.75 + service charge*/day (60 person capacity)
  • Boat Launch: $5/vehicle; out-of-state residents $7/vehicle
  • Hours of Operation: Sunrise to Sunset
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Pocomoke River State Park

Shad Landing

Camping available year-round

Available loops vary due to seasonal demand

Camper cabins open year-round

Youth group camping open 3/29/2013 to 12/7/2013

Hours of Operation: Sunrise to Sunset

  • Campsite: $21.49 + service charge*/night
  • Campsite with electric: $27.49 + service charge*/night
  • Camper cabins: $55.49 + service charge*/night
  • Shelters: $176.75 + service charge*/day (180 person capacity); $46.75 + service charge*/day (50 person capacity)

Pocomoke River State Park

Milburn Landing

Family camping open 3/29/2013 to 12/7/2013

Camper cabins open 3/29/2013 to 12/7/2013

Youth group camping open 3/29/2013 to 12/7/2013

Hours of Operation: Sunrise to Sunset

  • Campsite: $18.49 + service charge*/night
  • Campsite with electric: $24.49 + service charge*
  • Camper cabins: $50.49 + service charge*/night
  • Shelters: $46.75 and $71.75 + service charge*/day (50 and 75 person capacity)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tuckahoe State Park

Family camping open 3/29/2013 to 12/2/2013

Youth group camping open 3/29/2013 to 12/2/2013

Camper cabins open 3/29/2013 to 12/2/2013

Hours of Operation: Sunrise to Sunset

  • Campsite: $21.49 + service charge*/night
  • Campsites with electric: $27.49 + service charge*/night
  • Camper cabins: $50.49 + service charge*/night
  • Shelter: $56.75 + service charge* (80 person capacity)
  • Boat Launch: $5/vehicle; out-of-state residents $7/vehicle
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Wye Island NRMA

Conference center open 3/8/2013 to 1/31/2014

Youth group camping year-round

Reservations for Youth Group Camping and Conference Lodge made through Wye Island Office, 410-827-7577

Hours of Operation: Sunrise to Sunset

  • Shelter: $175/day (75 person capacity)
  • Lodge and Shelter: $350/day

Central Region Facilities

Elk Neck State Park

Family camping year-round in North East and Chester Loops

Family camping open 3/15/2013 to 10/27/2013 in Elk and Miles Loops

Family camping open 4/12/2013 to 9/8/2013 in Bohemia and Susquehanna Loops

Family camping open 3/15/2013 to 10/6/2013 in Choptank Loop

Family camping open 4/12/2013 to 9/8/2013 in Wye Loop

Rustic Cabins open 4/26/2013 to 10/6/2013

Camper cabins open year-round

Youth group camping open 3/22/2013 to 10/27/2013

  • Campsite: $21.49 + service charge*/night
  • Campsite with electric: $27.49 + service charge*/night
  • Campsite with electric, water and sewer: $36.49 +service charge*/night
  • Camper cabins: $55.49 + service charge*/night
  • Rustic cabins: $50.49 + service charge*/night
  • Shelters: $121.75 + service charge*/day (125 person capacity)
  • Day Use Service Charges: Weekdays $3/vehicle, weekends and holidays $3/person. Out-of-state residents add $2 to all day use service charges.
  • Boat launch: $10/vehicle; out-of-state residents $12/vehicle.
  • Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. to Sunset
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Fair Hill NRMA

Walls Hall: $700/day - 3-day rental (350 person capacity)

Tea Barn: $400/day - 3-day rental (125 person capacity); Tea Barn with race track grounds $450/day

Day Use Service Charge: Year-round $3/vehicle; out-of-state residents $5/vehicle

Hours of Operation: Sunrise to Sunset

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Gunpowder Falls State Park

Camp Cone

Youth group camping year-round

Gunpowder Falls State Park

Camp Wood

Youth group camping open year-round

Gunpowder Falls State Park

Hammerman Area

  • Shelters: $196.75 + service charge*/day (100 person capacity)
  • Day Use Service Charges:
    Memorial Day-Labor Day Weekends: $5/person; out-of-state residents $7/person
    Memorial Day-Labor Day Weekdays: $3/person; out-of-state residents $5/person
    Labor Day-Memorial Day: $3/vehicle; out-of-state residents $5/vehicle
  • Boat launch: $10/vehicle; out-of-state residents $12/vehicle. Marina launch closed January and February.
  • Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to Sunset. Lifeguards on duty Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Gunpowder Falls State Park

Hereford Area

Mill Pond Cottage open year round. The Mill Pond Cottage offers two bedrooms, full kitchen, one and one-half bathrooms, as well as many additional amenities. (8 person capacity)

  • Service Charge: $200 per night
    Open year-round. Two night minimum required
  • Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to Sunset.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hart-Miller Island

Camping available year-round. Limited services after 10/28/2013. Sites are available on a first-come first-served basis. Access only by private boat.

  • Campsite: $6 service charge per site. Maximum of 6 people per site.
  • Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to Sunset
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

North Point State Park

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to Sunset

  • Trolley Station Pavilion: Available for rental May through September. Maximum capacity 300 guests. Rental service charges are as follows and do not include day use service charge or alcohol permit:
    $126.10 + service charge*/day (Up to 100 people)
    $176.10 + service charge*/day (101 to 150 people)
    $226.05 + service charge*/day (151 to 200 people)
    $301.10 + service charge*/day (201 to 300 people)
  • Day Use Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends: $4/vehicle, out-of-state residents $6/vehicle
    Day Use Memorial Day to Labor Day weekdays: $3/vehicle, out-of-state residents $5/vehicle
    Day Use Labor Day to Memorial Day: $3/vehicle, out-of-state residents $5/vehicle
  • Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to Sunset
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Patapsco Valley State Park

  • Hilton Area: Hilton Family Camping, Camper Cabins and Youth Group Camping open 3/29/2013 to 10/28/2013
  • Hollofield Area: Hollofield Family Camping open 3/29/2013 to 10/28/2013
  • McKeldin Area: McKeldin youth group camping 3/29/2013 to 10/28/2013
  • Campsite: $18.49 + service charge*/night
  • Campsite with electric: $24.49 + service charge*/night
  • Camper cabin: $50.49 + service charge*/night
  • Shelters: $6.75 + service charge*/day (10 person capacity)
  • Shelters: $16.75 + service charge*/day (20 person capacity)
  • Shelters: $66.75 + service charge*/day (70 person capacity)
  • Shelters: $71.75 + service charge*/day (75 person capacity)
  • Shelters: $96.75 + service charge*/day (100 person capacity)
  • Shelters: $121.75 + service charge*/day (125 person capacity)
  • Shelters: $171.75 + service charge*/day (175 person capacity)
  • Shelters: $196.75 + service charge*/day (200 person capacity)
  • Day Use Service Charge:
    Avalon Area weekends: April-October $3/person, out-of-state residents $5/person
    Avalon Area weekdays: April-October $2/vehicle, out-of-state residents $4/vehicle
    Avalon Area November-March: $2/vehicle, out-of-state residents $4/vehicle
    Hilton Area weekends: April-October $3/person, out-of-state residents $5/person
    Hilton Area weekdays: April-October $2/vehicle, out-of-state residents $4/vehicle
    Hilton Area November-March: $2/vehicle, out-of-state residents $4/vehicle
    Hollofield Area weekends: April-October $3/person, out-of-state residents $5/person
    Hollofield Area weekdays: April-October $2/vehicle, out-of-state residents $4/vehicle
    Hollofield Area November-March: $2/vehicle, out-of-state residents $4/vehicle
    Pickall Area: $2/person, out-of-state residents $4/person
    McKeldin Area weekends: April-October $3/person, out-of-state residents $5/person
    McKeldin Area weekdays: April-October $2/vehicle, out-of-state residents $4/vehicle
    McKeldin Area November-March: $2/vehicle, out-of-state residents $4/vehicle
  • Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. to Sunset
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Rocks State Park

Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. to Sunset, March through October; and 10 a.m. to Sunset, November through February.

Day Use Service Charge (Wilson’s, Hills Grove, and Rock Ridge Picnic Areas):

  • Weekends and Holidays: $3/person; out-of-state residents $5/person
  • Weekdays: $2/vehicle; out-of-state residents $4/vehicle
  • Shelters: $146.75 + service charge*/day (150 person capacity) available March – October only

Falling Branch, Rapids, and Ma and Pa parking areas are open year round (weather permitting).

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Seneca Creek State Park

  • Day use area open year-round
  • Shelters: $46.75 + service charge*/day (50 person capacity)
  • $146.75 + service charge*/day (150 person capacity)
  • $196.75 + service charge*/day (200 person capacity)
  • Picnic Grove: $46.75 + service charge*/day (100 person capacity)
  • $96.75 + service charge*/day (200 person capacity)
  • Visitor Center: $280/day (140 person capacity)
  • Day Use Service Charge: Weekends April-October $3/person; November-March no charge. Out-of-state residents add $2 to all day use service charges.
  • Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to Sunset, March through October; and 10 a.m. to Sunset, November through February.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Susquehanna State Park

2 day minimum required Memorial Day to Labor Day. Family camping 3/29/2013 to 10/28/2013

Camper cabins 3/29/2013 to 10/28/2013

  • Campsite: $21.49 + service charge*/night
  • Campsites with electric: $27.49 + service charge*/night
  • Camper cabin: $50.49 + service charge*/night
  • Shelters: $146.75 + service charge* (150 person capacity) available March – October only
  • Day Use Service Charge: Deer Creek Picnic Area, daily March – October $2/vehicle; out-of-state residents $4/vehicle; open weekends only November - February
  • Boat Launch: $10/vehicle; out-of-state residents $12.
  • Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. to Sunset
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Southern Region Facilities

Calvert Cliffs State Park

The youth group camping area remains closed due to tree and facility damage as a result of Hurricane Irene

  • Shelter: $56.75 + service charge*/day (50 person capacity)
  • Day Use Service Charge: Year-round $5/vehicle; out-of-state residents $7/vehicle
  • Hours of Operation: Sunrise to Sunset
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Cedarville State Forest

2 day minimum required Memorial Day to Labor Day

Family camping open 3/29/2013 to 10/28/2013

Youth group camping open 3/29/2013 to 10/28/2013

  • Campsite: $18.49 + service charge*/night
  • Campsites with electric: $24.49 + service charge*/night
  • Shelters: $96.75 + service charge*/day (100 person capacity); $196.75 + service charge*/day (200 person capacity)
  • Day Use Service Charge: Year-round $3/vehicle; out-of-state residents $5/vehicle
  • Hours of Operation: Sunrise to Sunset
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Greenwell State Park

Day Use Service Charges: Year-round $3/vehicle; out-of-state residents $5/vehicle
Hours of Operation: Sunrise to Sunset

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and Visitor's Center

Meeting Room: $50/day (25 person capacity)
Hours of Operation: Sunrise to Sunset

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Point Lookout State Park

Family camping open 3/29/2013 to 10/28/2013

Off-season camping available with reduced services

Youth group camping open 3/29/2013 to 10/28/2013

Camper cabins open 3/29/2013 to 10/28/2013

  • Campsites: $21.49 + service charge*/night
  • Campsites with electric: $33.49 + service charge*/night
  • Campsites with water, sewer and electric: $38.49 + service charge*
  • Special Campsites: double campsites accommodating 12 guests $53.49 + service charge*/night
  • Camper cabins: $50.49 + service charge*/night
  • Shelter: $96.75 + service charge*/day (100 person capacity)
  • Day Use Service Charge: May-September, Weekends and Holidays $5/person; weekdays May-September $3/vehicle; weekdays and weekends October-April $3/vehicle. Out-of-state residents add $2 to all day use service charges.
  • Boat Launch: $10/vehicle; out-of-state residents $12/vehicle.
  • Hours of Operation: 6 a.m. to Sunset. Lifeguards are on duty at the swimming beach from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Rosaryville State Park and Mount Airy Mansion

Picnic shelters reservable by calling 301-856-9656

  • Day Use Service Charge: Year-round $3/vehicle. Out-of-state residents $5/vehicle.
  • Hours of Operation: Sunrise to Sunset
  • Shelter: $200/day (200 capacity)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sandy Point State Park

Youth group camping open 3/29/2013 to 10/28/2013

  • Waterfront Picnic Shelters
    $346.75 + service charge*/day (140 person capacity)
    $446.75 + service charge*/day (180 person capacity)
  • Non-waterfront Picnic Shelters
    $276.75 + service charge*/day (140 person capacity)
    $596.75 + service charge*/day (300 person capacity)
  • Day Use Service Charge: late April-late October, weekends and holidays $5/person, weekdays $3/vehicle; Memorial Day-Labor Day, weekdays $4/person; September-October, weekdays $3/vehicle; early November-late April, weekdays and weekends, $3/vehicle. Out-of-state residents add $2 to all day use service charges.
  • Hours of Operation:
    7 a.m. to Sunset, January 1 through March 31
    6 a.m. to Sunset, April 1 through October 31
    7 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1 through December 31
    Fishing - 24 hour access January through mid-November
    Boating - 24 hour access year-round
  • Lifeguards are on duty in the designated swimming area at South Beach from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Smallwood State Park

Family camping open 3/29/2013 to 10/28/2013

Youth group camping open 3/29/2013 to 10/28/2013

Camper cabins open 3/29/2013 to 10/28/2013

  • Campsites: $27.49 + service charge*/night (all sites include electric)
  • Camper cabins: $50.49 + service charge*/night (1-room); $65.49 + service charge*/night (2-room)
  • Shelters: $21.75 + service charge*/day (50 person capacity)
    $71.75 + service charge*/day (75 person capacity)
    $96.75 + service charge*/day (100 person capacity)
  • Day Use Service Charge: Weekends and Holidays April-October $3/person; all other times $3/vehicle. Out-of-state residents add $2 to all day use service charges.
  • Boat launch: $10/vehicle; out-of-state residents $12/vehicle.
  • Hours of Operation: 5 a.m. to Sunset, April through October; and 7 a.m. to Sunset, November through March.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

St. Mary's River State Park

Day Use Service Charge: Year-round $3/vehicle. Out-of-state residents $5/vehicle.
Hours of Operation: Sunrise to Sunset

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Western Region Facilities

Big Run State Park

Family camping year-round, first come first served only

Picnic shelter year-round

Youth group camping year-round

  • Campsites: $10/night
  • Group campsite: (max. 25 people) - $60/night
  • Shelter: $76.75 + service charge*/day (75 capacity)
  • Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to Sunset
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Cunningham Falls State Park

Houck Area

Family camping open 4/5/2013 to 10/27/2013

Family camping first come first serve 4/5/2013 to 4/29/2013

Camper cabins open 4/5/2013 to 10/27/2013

  • Campsite: $21.49 + service charge*/night
  • Campsite with electric: $27.49 + service charge*/night
  • Camper cabins:
    4-person - $50.49 + service charge*/night (1-room)
    6-person - $65.49 + service charge*/night (2-room)
  • Day Use Service Charge: Memorial Day-Labor Day, weekdays $3/person; Memorial Day-Labor Day, weekends and holidays $5/person; all other times $3/vehicle. Out-of-state residents add $2 to all day use service charges.
  • Boat Launch: $3/vehicle, out-of-state residents $5/vehicle
  • Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to Sunset, April through October; and 10 a.m. to Sunset, November through March. Lifeguards are on duty at the lake between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Memorial Day to Labor Day. Lifeguard coverage may be adjusted during periods of inclement weather.

Cunningham Falls State Park

Manor Area

Family camping open 4/5/2013 to 10/27/2013

Family Camping first come first served 4/5/2013 to 5/23/2013 and 9/2/2013 to 10/27/2013; first come first served without showers 10/28/2013 to 12/14/2013

  • Campsite: $21.49 + service charge*/night
  • Campsite with electric: $27.49 + service charge*/night
  • Shelter: $36.75 + service charge*/day (150 person capacity)
  • Day Use Service Charge: year-round $3/vehicle. Out-of-state residents $5/vehicle.
  • Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to Sunset, April through October; and 10 a.m. to Sunset, November through March.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dan's Mountain State Park

Picnic shelter year-round

  • Shelters: $36.75 + service charge*/day non-holiday weekdays, $76.75 + service charge*/day holiday weekdays/weekends (40 person capacity)
    $56.75 + service charge*/day non-holiday weekdays, $116.75 + service charge*/day holiday weekdays/weekends (60 person capacity)
    $59.75 + service charge*/day non-holiday weekdays, $125/day holiday weekdays/weekends (125 person capacity)
  • Hours of Operation: Sunrise to Sunset
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Deep Creek Lake State Park

Family camping open 5/24/2013 to 9/29/2013

Family Camping first come first served 4/14/2013 to 5/23/2013 and 9/30/2013 to 12/14/2013

  • Campsites: $21.49 + service charge*/night
  • Campsites with electric: $27.49 + service charge*/night
  • Bear Den: (3-sided camping unit complete with wooden floor, roof and fireplace) $36.75 + service charge*/night
  • Yurt: (a round, fabric tent with floor and furniture) $46.75 + service charge*/night
  • Camper cabins: $65.49 + service charge*/night
  • Shelters: $56.75 + service charge*/day (75 person capacity)
  • Day Use Service Charge: $3/vehicle in-state, $5 per vehicle out-of-state from the day after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day weekend. $3/person in-state , $5 per person out-of-state from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.
  • Boat Launch: $10/vehicle (year round); out-of-state residents add $2.
  • Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to Sunset. Lifeguards on duty 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Memorial Day to Labor Day. The main gate is closed during snowmobile season (December 15 to March 15), but parking is available at the Discovery Center.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ft. Frederick State Park

Family camping first come first served 4/5/2013 to 11/10/2013. Family campsites: $15 + service charge*/night.

Youth group camping open 5/3/2013 to 11/10/2013

  • Campsites: $11.75 + service charge*/night
  • Shelter: $26.75 + service charge*/day (50 person capacity), plus day use service charge
  • Day Use Service Charge: Year-round $3/vehicle; Out-of-state residents $5/vehicle
  • Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to Sunset, April through October; and 10 a.m. to Sunset, November through March.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Gambrill State Park

Family camping open 5/24/2013 to 9/1/2013; Family Camping first come first served 4/5/2013 to 5/23/2013 and 9/2/2013 to 10/27/2013

Camper cabins open 4/5/2013 to 10/27/2013

Tea Room open 4/5/2013 to 10/27/2013

  • Campsites: $18.49 + service charge*/night
  • Campsites with electric: $24.49 + service charge*night
  • Camper cabins: $50.49 + service charge*/night
  • Shelters: $36.75 + service charge*/day (35 person capacity)
  • Tea Room: $121.75 + service charge*/day non-holiday weekdays, $221.75 + service charge*/day holiday weekdays/weekends
  • Day Use Service Charge: Year-round $3/vehicle. Out-of-state residents $5/vehicle.
  • Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to Sunset, April through October; and 10 a.m. to Sunset, November through March.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Gathland State Park

  • Shelter: $71.75 + service charge*/day (100 person capacity)
  • Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to Sunset
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Greenbrier State Park

Family camping open 4/5/2013 to 10/28/2013

Youth group camping open 4/5/2013 to 10/28/2013

  • Campsites: $21.49 + service charge*/night
  • Campsites with electric: $27.49 + service charge*/night
  • Lakefront Gazebos: $90 + $10 service charge/full day; $40 + $10 service charge/half day Monday-Friday only (32 person capacity). Day use service charges will apply. Call park for reservations.
  • Day Use Service Charge: Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weekend, weekends and holidays $5/person; Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weekend, weekdays $3/person; May and September, weekends $3/person; Labor Day-Memorial Day $3/vehicle. Out-of-state residents add $2 to all day use service charges.
  • Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to Sunset. Lifeguards are on duty 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Memorial Day to Labor Day.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Herrington Manor State Park

Full service cabins year-round

  • Full service cabins: 2-person $76.75 + service charge*/night
    4-person $86.75 + service charge*/night
    6-person $96.75 + service charge*/night
  • Shelter: $16.75 + service charge*/day holiday weekdays/weekends; $11.75 + service charge*/day non-holiday weekdays (70 person capacity)
  • Day Use Service Charge: Memorial Day-Labor Day: Weekends and holidays $3/person, Weekdays $3/vehicle; Labor Day-Memorial Day $3/vehicle. Ski season weekends and holidays $3/person. Out-of-state residents add $2 to all day use service charges.
  • Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to Sunset, March through October; and 10 a.m. to Sunset, November through February. Lifeguards are on duty at the park's swimming beach from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Memorial Day to Labor Day.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

New Germany State Park

Family camping open 4/5/2013 to 10/27/2013; Family camping first come, first served 3/18/2013 to 4/4/2013

Picnic shelters year-round; Lake House Labor Day through Memorial Day at the discretion of the manager

Full service cabins year-round. There is a 2 night minimum stay year round. Holiday weekends (May 1-September 30) will require a 3 night minimum stay.

  • Campsites: $18.49 + service charge*/night for 1-6 persons
  • Alpine Campsite: 3-sided shelter for camping $21.75 + service charge*/night (6 person capacity)
  • Full service cabins: 2-person $76.75 + service charge*/night
    4-person $86.75 + service charge*/night
    6-person $96.75 + service charge*/night
    8-person $116.75 + service charge*/night
  • Shelters: (40 person capacity) $16.75 + service charge*/day Memorial Day-Labor Day; $36.75 + service charge*/day Labor Day-Memorial Day
    (75 person capacity) $76.75 + service charge*/day Labor Day-Memorial Day; $36.75 + service charge*/day Memorial Day-Labor Day
  • Recreation Hall: (100 person capacity) $96.75 + service charge*/day
  • Lake Building Warming Hut: (75 person capacity) $96.75 + service charge*/day, $46.75 + service charge*/half day
  • Day Use Service Charge: Memorial Day-Labor Day: weekends and holidays only $2/person; Ski season weekends and holidays $3/person. Out-of-state residents add $2 to all day use service charges.
  • Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to Sunset. Lifeguards are on duty 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Rocky Gap State Park

Campground open 5/3/2013 to 10/6/2013; family camping first come first served 3/29/2013 to 5/2/2013 and 10/7/2013 and 10/27/2013

Family group site available 5/3/2013 to 10/31/2013; family group site first come first served 3/29/2013 to 5/2/2013

Youth group camping available 5/3/2013 to 10/31/2013, first come first served 3/29/2013 to 5/2/2013

Camper cabins open 5/3/2013 to 10/31/2013; first come first served 3/29/2013 to 5/2/2013

Yurt available 5/3/2013 to 10/31/2013, first come first served 3/29/2013 to 5/2/2013

Chalet available year round. For 2013 reservations contact the reservation system.

Shelters open 5/3/2013 to 10/6/2013

Amphitheater has 3,000 person capacity; call the park for further information

  • Campsites: $21.49 + service charge*/night
  • Campsites with electric: $27.49 + service charge*/night
  • Family group campsite: (40 person capacity) $221.75 + service charge*/night
  • Yurt: $75 + service charge*/night
  • Camper cabins:
    4-person - $50.49 + service charge*/night (1-room)
    6-person - $65.49 + service charge*/night (2-room)
  • Full service chalet: $171.75 + service charge*/night (8 person capacity)
  • Shelters:
    (80 person capacity) $121.75 + service charge*/day weekdays/non-holidays; $246.75 + service charge*/day weekends/holidays
    (125 person capacity) $121.75 + service charge*/day weekdays/non-holidays; $246.75 + service charge*/day weekends/holidays
  • Boat Launch: $5/vehicle; $7/vehicle out-of-state visitors.
  • Day Use Service Charge: Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend - $4/person; All other times - $2/vehicle. Out-of-state residents/vehicles add $2 to service charge.
  • Hours of Operation: Sunrise to Sunset. Lifeguards are on duty from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Swallow Falls State Park

Family camping
Garrett Loop
Reservations recommended
(1-888-432-2267)
5/24/2013 to 9/1/2013
First come first served
4/5/2013 to 5/23/2013
9/2/2013 to 12/9/2013

Toliver Loop
Reservations recommended
(1-888-432-2267)
5/24/2013 to 9/3/2013

Camper cabins
Reservations required
(1-888-432-2267)
4/5/2013 to 12/9/2013

Youth Group
Reservations recommended
(1-888-432-2267)
4/5/2013 to 10/7/2013

  • Campsites: $21.49 + service charge*/night
  • Campsites with electric, water and sewer: $32.49 + service charge*/night
  • Camper Cabin: $50.49 + service charge*/night
  • Shelter: $26.75 + service charge*/day holiday weekdays/weekends; $11.75 + service charge*/day non-holiday weekdays (70 person capacity)
  • Youth Group: $11.75 + service charge*/reservation (without Maryland Park Service Youth Group Pass add $2/person per night)
  • Day Use Service Charge: Memorial Day-Labor Day $3/person in addition to weekends in May, September and up to the middle of October; Labor Day-Memorial Day $2/vehicle. Out-of-state residents add $2 to all day use service charges.
  • Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to Sunset, March through October; and 10 a.m. to Sunset, November through February.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Washington Monument State Park

Youth group camping opens 4/5/2013 to 11/11/2013

  • Shelter: $26.75 + service charge*/day (24 person capacity)
    $56.75 + service charge*/day (55 person capacity)
  • Day Use Service Charge: Year round $2/vehicle. Out-of-state residents $4/vehicle.
  • Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to Sunset
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

*Service charge fees for reservations. For every night reserved a service charge will be added to the base rates noted below for properties on the reservation system. For reservations made through the Internet, the per night fee is $4.56. For reservations made through the call center, the per night fee is $4.61, and for reservations made at the park the per night fee is $4.51.
Youth group camping will also be charged this service fee for each night reserved.

If you are a frequent park visitor, consider purchasing a Maryland Park Service Passport.
Purchase the Maryland State Park Passport on-line through this website.

Dates and prices are subject to change without notice