UPDATE (7/3/23): Unfortunately, Dans Mountain Pool will remain closed for the 2023 season while we continue to work on necessary improvements to the pool and bathhouse. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to reopening in 2024. The pool will be waiving expiration dates on all 2023 Maryland Park Service Park Passports and Dans Mountain Pool Passes for the 2024 season.
Update (May 2022): A new hiking and mountain biking trail is now complete at Dans Mountain State Park and open for public use. Parking is available at the swimming pool area, and the trail can be accessed near the Daniel Cresap monument. The trail is approximately five miles in length and is rated moderate in difficulty with some challenging sections due to the variability of terrain and changes in elevation. Please exercise good judgement for the first few weeks as new trails can be fragile and more-easily damaged by use after wet weather.
Hours: 8 a.m. - sunset
Allegany County
Mailing Address:
Dans Mountain State Park
c/o New Germany State Park
349 Headquarters Lane
Grantsville MD 21536
GPS Address:
17410 Recreation Area Road SW
Lonaconing, MD 21539
Contact: 301-895-5453
Perched high upon on a 16-mile long mountain in Lonaconing, Maryland, Dans Mountain State Park is the perfect place to cool down on a hot summer day. The 481-acre park features a fully accessible swimming pool, four large group pavilions, a recycled-tire playground and a peaceful pond for fishing. Consumption of alcohol is prohibited, except when an alcohol permit is purchased for the pavilions at time of reservation.
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