Hike The Thomas Farm Trail
Take a hike at Thomas Farm! Two trails at the Thomas Farm provide options for exploring.
30-120 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
National Battlefield
Monocacy National Battlefield
Monocacy National Battlefield is a National Battlefield in Maryland. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Maryland National Battlefield No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Things to do
Hikes at the Worthington Farm
Take a hike at Worthington Farm! Three trails at Worthington Farm provide options for exploring.
30-160 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
Picnicking At Monocacy
Add a picnic to your exploration of the battlefield. Monocacy National Battlefield has picnic tables at several locations throughout the park.
Year-round Pets allowed
See all 5 things to do in Monocacy →
Activities the NPS lists for Monocacy.
Auto and ATVScenic DrivingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoHikingFront-Country HikingLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationFirst Person InterpretationPaddlingCanoeingKayakingJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs
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Operating hours
The park grounds are open daily from 7:30 until 20 minutes after sunset.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30AM - Sunset |
| Tuesday | 7:30AM - Sunset |
| Wednesday | 7:30AM - Sunset |
| Thursday | 7:30AM - Sunset |
| Friday | 7:30AM - Sunset |
| Saturday | 7:30AM - Sunset |
| Sunday | 7:30AM - Sunset |
Weather: 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:…
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 3016623515
- [email protected]
- Address
- 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704
- Coordinates
- 39.3608, -77.3964· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor Center | Mon 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 3016623515 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/mono/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.