> Canonical: https://marylandparks.org/parks/fort-frederick-state-park > Content revision: 2026-10-15T16:55:28.012Z [State parks](https://marylandparks.org/types/state-park)[Washington](https://marylandparks.org/counties/washington) # Fort Frederick State Park Washington · Maryland Department of Natural Resources PLAN YOUR VISIT ## The practical details. **Managing agency**: Maryland Department of Natural Resources [Official park information](https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/fortfrederick.aspx) We have not yet verified hours, entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling. Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks. ## Weather & forecast National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.61939&lon=-78.01229) ## About Fort Frederick State Park Hours: Park - 8 a.m. to sunset, April - October | 10 a.m. to sunset, November - March Historic Fort Grounds - 8 a.m. to sunset, April - October | 10 a.m. to sunset, November - March Visitor Center – Open, hours may vary please call ahead. Historic Fort Grounds - 8 a.m. to sunset, April - October | 10 a.m. to sunset, November - March Historic Fort Buildings – Call Park for Hours – 301-842-2155 Captain Worts Store - Call Park for Hours – 301-842-2155Campground – Open The centerpiece of the Fort Frederick State Park is the only stone fort built by a British colony during the French and Indian War. In its three century history the fort has seen activity in four military conflicts, is one of Maryland first state parks, and was a Civilian Conservation Corps camp in the 1930’s. Built in 1756, the fort's stone wall and two barracks have been restored to their 1758 appearance. In 1922, the State of Maryland acquired the fort and in the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps restored the fort walls and began development of the state park. Throughout the year, the park features events and re-enactments that mark Fort Frederick's long and colorful history. ## Find your way. Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions. [Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/fortfrederick.aspx) ## Read before you roam. [THE FIELD GUIDE ### How to read park closures & visitor notices Check the affected area, source, dates, and last verification before planning a Maryland park visit. Read the guide](https://marylandparks.org/guides/understanding-park-notices)[THE FIELD GUIDE ### Pests, treatments & Maryland park visits Understand pest notices, treatment schedules, and the difference between regional guidance and a documented park impact. Read the guide](https://marylandparks.org/guides/pests-and-park-visits)[THE FIELD GUIDE ### Plan a Maryland park day A practical sequence for choosing a park, checking access, reading the forecast, and finding official visitor information. Read the guide](https://marylandparks.org/guides/planning-a-maryland-park-day) ## Sources & verification Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 15, 2026. - [Maryland state park directory](https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/parkmap.aspx) · Oct 15, 2026 - [Maryland DNR lands](https://mdgeodata.md.gov/imap/rest/services/Environment/MD_ProtectedLands/FeatureServer/0) · Oct 15, 2026 [Suggest a correction](https://marylandparks.org/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://marylandparks.org/parks/fort-frederick-state-park.md) ## Nearby parks. Within 35 miles in a straight line. Travel distances and entrances vary. [All parks](https://marylandparks.org/parks) [Washington ### Prathers Neck Wildlife Management Area Maryland Department of Natural Resources](https://marylandparks.org/parks/prathers-neck-wildlife-management-area) [Washington ### Indian Springs Wildlife Management Area Maryland Department of Natural Resources](https://marylandparks.org/parks/indian-springs-wildlife-management-area) [Washington ### Clear Spring Park Washington County Commissioners](https://marylandparks.org/parks/clear-spring-park)