Contact: 301-842-2155
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Washington County
Fort Frederick State Park
11100 Fort Frederick Road
Big Pool MD 21711
Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset, April-October
10 a.m. to sunset, November-March
2021 Park, Camping and Building Hours
ALERT: 5-21-2021 Fort Frederick State Park is OPEN to allow for outdoor recreation.
CLOSED
- Visitor Center (Campers should still register or check-in there.) Portable toilet available.
- Captain Wort’s Store
- Civilian Conservation Corps Museum
There are no special events planned at this time.
OPEN
- Historic Fort Frederick
- Public Restrooms near the fort and in Picnic Area
- Campground
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- All Trails
- Beaver Pond
- Big Pool
- Potomac River
Historic Fort Frederick is open for visitors! Experience the Maryland frontier during the French and Indian War in the only stone fort built by an English colony during the conflict. The fort grounds are open daily 8 am to Sunset. A fort Walking Tour is available at the park in the Explore 2021 Booklet.
Historical interpreters dressed in period attire will bring the fort to life, Thursday to Monday between 10 am to 5 pm from May 29 to September 6, 2021. At 10 am and 5 pm join our Historical Interpreters to discover the story of the unique flag that flew over the fort during the 10 minute program “A Black and Yellow Flag with the Union in the Corner”. “To practice their men in loading & Firing” explores the use of flintlock firearms and concludes with a firing demonstration. This 15 minute demonstration is scheduled for 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Visitors will also be able to view the barracks rooms much as they would have looked in 1758.
For additional information or if you have questions please call 301-842-2155.
Self Guided Activities!
The park staff thought we’d bring the fort and natural history to you through Activity Booklets, and self guided Walking Tours and Hikes. Some of these you can do at home while others you need to come see us at the park. Please print them out before you visit. Self Guided Walking Tours are available in the Explore Visitor Guide which is also available at the park. If you have any questions or would like to share pictures or thoughts on your experience please call the park at (301) 842-2155 or send us an email at fortfrederick.statepark@maryland.gov. We hope you enjoy these Activity Booklets, and self guided Walking Tours and Hikes and hope to see you soon!
The centerpiece of the Fort Frederick State Park is a unique stone fort that served as Maryland’s frontier defense during the French and Indian War. Built in 1756, the fort's stone wall and two barracks have been restored to their 1758 appearance. Historic exhibits are in the fort, barracks, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Museum and visitor center. The fort barracks are open seven days a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day and on the weekends in the spring and fall, when staff and volunteers dress in period clothing and occupy the fort, demonstrating daily life in the 18th century. The 585-acre park borders the Potomac River and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal passes through the park. The park also features a boat launch, campsites, camp store, fishing, flat water canoeing, hiking trails, a playground, a picnic area and large pavilion. Group tours are available seasonally.