5201 Urbana Pike Frederick, MD 21704 From the North (U.S. 15) or West (Hagerstown): Use I-70 east and take Exit 54. Bear right then take a left onto Rt. 355. The visitor center will be on the left. From the East (Baltimore): Use I-70 west and take Exit 54. Bear left then take a left onto Rt. 355. The visitor center will be on the left. From the South (Washington): Use I-270 north to I-70 east and take Exit 54. Bear right then take a left onto Rt. 355. The visitor center will be on the the left. Spring (March - May) Temperatures: Average high is 67 degrees with a low of 53 degrees Summer (June - August) Temperatures: Average high is 87 degrees with a low of 65 degrees Fall (September - November) Temperatures: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 48 degrees Winter (December - February) Temperatures: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 27 degrees (Source: www.usclimatedata.com) Entrance Fee-free This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required. Visitor CenterNormal Hours of Operation: The park Visitor Center is open daily 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A bookstore, public restrooms, and an interactive museum are located within the Visitor Center. Contact the Visitor Center at 301-662-3515 for additional information. Public WiFi is available.
Public WiFi is available at the Visitor Center - ask Visitor Center staff how to connect. When it comes to cellular access, check with your provider to verify coverage. Cellular service is available in most nearby communities and along some of the major highways leading to the park, however, there are areas without coverage that exist throughout the region. |
Last updated: August 14, 2023