Monocacy National Battlefield

About

This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

Free admission. Entrance / day-use fee applies.

Official facts

Public access: Restricted access.

Protected area: 1,332 acres (539 ha).

Designation: National Battlefield. Listed as "Monocacy National Battlefield" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: protected from conversion, multiple uses allowed (GAP 3).

Established: 1976.

Managed by: NPS.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1

At the park

• Visitor center exhibit

Shows and experiences

• Historic sites & museum

Events

• National Public Lands Day 2026
• Inside the Farms of Monocacy

Before you go

First aid

In-park (mapped location) — First aid station marked on the park map. Confirm the current location with any team member on arrival.

Limits

Pets are welcome at Monocacy National Battlefield, however, they must be on leash and under one's physical control while in the park

Getting there

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.

Weather & when to go

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)

Visitor center

Visitor Center

Visitor center

Visitor Center

Visitor center

Visitor Center

Visitor center

Visitor Center — The Visitor Center is open Thursday through Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. For additional information, please contact the Visitor Center at 301-662-3515. — 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…

Facilities on the park map

4 bench, 2 changing table, 1 defibrillator, 1 first aid kit, 1 first aid station, 14 picnic area, 12 restroom, 4 visitor information, 1 water fountain.

History

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status