MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MARYLAND PARK SERVICE

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Washington Monument State Park Information

Location:
​Washington County

Physical Address:
Washington Monument State Park
6620 Zittlestown Road
Middletown MD 21769

Mailing Address:
c/o Greenbrier State Park
21843 National Pike
Boonsboro MD 21713

Contact:
​301-791-4767​

Driving Directions:
From points east:
Washington Monument State Park can be reached off Interstate 70 westbound to Exit 49, MD Alternate Route 40. Travel westbound (turn left) on Alternate 40 for approximately 9 miles. At the top of South Mountain, turn right on Washington Monument Road. After 1 mile, the road intersects with Zittlestown Road at a four-way stop. Go straight to enter the park.

From points west:
Washington Monument State Park can be reached off Interstate 70 eastbound via Exit 35, MD Route 66. Go south on Route 66 (turn right) and travel approximately 6 miles to MD Alternate 40 in the town of Boonsboro. Go east on Alternate 40 (turn left) and travel approximately 4 miles to the top of South Mountain. Turn left on Washington Monument Road. After 1 mile, the road intersects with Zittlestown Road at a four-way stop. Go straight to enter the park.​​

Hours of Operation:
8 a.m. to sunset (April to October)

10 a.m. to sunset (November to March)

Certain activities are permitted outside of the regular park hours. 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.

Hunting Policy:
  • No Hunting
  • Hunting permitted in areas of adjacent South Mountain State Park

Pet Policy:
​Pets are allowed in Washington Monument State Park.
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