Fort Frederick State Park
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Camping
Family and youth group camping are available along the Potomac River.
Family Campsites
- 29 campsites equipped with a stone dust camping pad, picnic table, fire ring and lantern post.
- Portable toilets are located in the campground the first Saturday in May to the first Sunday in November. A comfort station with flush toilets and rinse off stations is available near the parking lot for the fort.
- There is no potable water in the campground. Potable water and a dumpster for campsite guests are located near the railroad tracks, 3/5 of a mile from the campground.
- Tent camping is available the first Saturday in May to the first Sunday in November. Self-contained camping units may camp year round. (The campground is closed during Market Fair in April. Call the park for dates (301) 842-2155.)
- Most campsites can be reserved from May through October. You can reserve a campsite through
https://parkreservations.maryland.gov/ or by calling 1-888-432-CAMP. Unreserved sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
- Check in for family campsite guests is 3 p.m. and check out is 1 p.m.
Youth Group Campsites
- Four youth group campsites are available for organized youth groups the first Saturday in May to the first Sunday in November.
- Portable toilets are located in the campground the first Saturday in May to the first Sunday in November. A comfort station with flush toilets and rinse off stations is available near the parking lot for the fort.
- There is no potable water in the campground. Potable water and a dumpster for campsite guests are located near the Railroad Tracks, 3/5 of a mile from the campground.
- Youth group campsites can be reserved from May through October with a Maryland Department of Natural Resources Youth Group Pass. You can reserve a campsite through https://parkreservations.maryland.gov/ or by calling 1-888-432-CAMP. Unreserved sites are available on a first come, first served basis by contacting the park at (301) 842-2155. Youth groups without a Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Youth Group Pass can also call the park to make reservations. - Check in for youth group campsite guests is 3 p.m. and check out is 1 p.m.