Overview of entrance requirementsAll visitors MUST have
Entrance Passes Annual Entrance - Park$45.00 The Fort McHenry Annual Pass covers the pass holder plus three adults to enter the Fort McHenry NM & HS Historic Zone for 12 months. The pass is both available at the park visitor center, or a digital version is available on recreation.gov. In order for the pass to work, it must be physically on the passholder with a valid photo ID.
To purchase the pass, visit the visitor center desk which is open 9 AM - 4 PM, or 9 AM - 4 PM in the summers. In-person Purchase Locations
2023 Fee-free DaysNo entrance pass required on these days:
National Park Service Entrance Fees & PassesEntry fees can be paid at the park visitor center 9:00 AM-4:00 PM year round, or 9:00 AM-5:00 PM in the summer (Memorial Day-Labor Day). All sales in the park are cashless. Fort McHenry Historic Zone 7 Day Pass $15Covers one adult (16 and over) to enter the historic zone of the site (where the historic star-fort structure is). Fort McHenry Annual Pass $45A one year pass that gets the pass holder and three adults (16 and up) into the historic zone.
Children (15 and under) are free.
Other Passes
Passes
A description of all available passes for visiting National Park sites 
Fee-Free Days
A list of all the fee-free days at National Parks all across the country that charge for entrance. 
Academic Fee Waiver
Quick information on academic fee waivers and how a school group can get one. 
Your Fee Dollars at Work
Information on where entrance fee dollars go and what they are used for in the park service. |
Last updated: November 21, 2023