Dan's Mountain State Park
Dan's Mountain State Park is located in Allegany County. The park can be accessed off I-68 at Exit 34 by traveling south on Maryland Route 36 for approximately six miles.
Dan's Mountain State Park serves as a day use seasonal recreational facility that covers 481 acres and offers a wide variety of wildlife, mountain streams, overlooks and scenic beauty. The park is located on a 16-mile long mountain that takes its name from Daniel Cresap, one of the first settlers in Allegany County.
Daniel was known for being adventurous, often hunting with a Delaware Indian named Nemacolin. While pursuing a bear in a tree, Daniel fell and lay unconscious until Nemacolin found him, and dragged Daniel home to safety. Since that event, the mountain has been known as Dan's Mountain.
A pond that is stocked annually is an ideal place for anglers, young and old alike. Picnic tables are located throughout the park, and include accessible tables. Four pavilions are available for family and group picnics. One features a huge stone fireplace. Another has a panoramic view of the pond. Two pavilions are located in close proximity to the swimming pool.
The primary feature of the park is an Olympic size pool that offers an accessible ramp for visitors with disabilities and a fenced wading pool. A modern bathhouse and concession stand serves the area from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The day use area, with additional picnic tables and a playground, overlooks the pool.
Nearby, Dan's Rock Overlook affords a panoramic view of the surrounding region from a height of 2,898 feet.
Please note: Dan's Mountain State Park has no overnight facilities. The park closes at sunset.
Pet Policy
- Pets are allowed in Dan's Mountain State Park with the exception of weekends from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.
Dan’s Mountain Pool
Closed for the winter.
Features
Food and beverages, fishing, hiking, historic interest, picnic areas, playground, pavilions and an Olympic size swimming pool.
Click here for season beginning and ending dates, and shelter service charges.
Dan's Mountain State Park offers an accessible overlook, an accessible ramp to a swimming pool, bathhouse, and tire playground. For additional accessible amenities in Maryland State Forests and Parks, visit the Accessibility For All section of this website.
Physical Address:
Dan's Mountain State Park
17410 Recreation Area Road SW
Lonaconing, MD 21539
(301) 895-5453
Mailing Address:
Dan's Mountain State Park
c/o New Germany State Park
349 Headquarters Lane
Grantsville MD 21536
Location
Dan's Mountain State Park is located in Allegany County
From Interstate 68 use Exit 34 for State Route 36/New Georges Creek Road. Go South towards Westernport for 6.5 miles. You will go through the Town of Midland. As you are entering the town of Lonaconing veer left/straight at the sign for Dan’s Mountain State Park onto Water Station Run Road SW. Follow this road and the signs up the mountain for 1.8 miles. Turn right onto Recreation Area Road SW and follow it for approximately ½ mile into the main area of the park. *If you find yourself in the Town of Lonaconing you have gone too far and need to turn around on Rt.36 and look for Water Station Run Road.
GPS Address: 17410 Recreation Area Road SW, Lonaconing, MD 21539
Mailing Address:
Dan's Mountain State Park
c/o New Germany State Park
349 Headquarters Lane
Grantsville MD 21536
Contact Dan's Mountain
Phone: 301-895-5453
Hours of Operation
Sunrise to Sunset
Certain activities are permitted outside of the regular park hours (e.g. fishing, boat launch, hunting where permitted). 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.
Contact the Park Service
- Toll Free: 1-800-830-3974
(Annapolis Office) - Reservations: 1-888-432-2267
- Park Watch: 1-800-825-7275
- Email Us