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# Gambrill State Park

Frederick · Maryland Department of Natural Resources

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: Maryland Department of Natural Resources

**Address**: 8602 Gambrill Park Road Frederick, MD 21702

**Telephone**: [301-271-7574](tel:3012717574)

**Hours**: 8 a.m. to sunset, April-October; 10 a.m. to sunset, November-March

[Official park information](https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/gambrill.aspx)[Reservations](https://parkreservations.maryland.gov/)

We have not yet verified 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=39.47534&lon=-77.4931)

## About Gambrill State Park

The Rock Run area offers a cozy family-style campground, a picnic area and a small pond for fishing. Gambrill State Park offers an accessible comfort station and campground building. Picnicking and Picnic Shelters: Picnic tables, grills, restrooms, and playground facilities are available at Gambrill State Park. The High Knob area also offers three rustic log picnic shelters, available for rent from April through October. Reservations must be made ahead of time.

## Activities & facilities

[Hiking ↗](https://marylandparks.org/activities/hiking)[Camping ↗](https://marylandparks.org/activities/camping)[Fishing ↗](https://marylandparks.org/activities/fishing)[Picnicking ↗](https://marylandparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Biking ↗](https://marylandparks.org/activities/biking)

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## 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/gambrill.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

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