Cunningham Falls State Park
- Address:
Cunningham Falls State Park
14039 Catoctin Hollow Road
Thurmont, MD 21788
(301) 271-7574 - Features: 78-foot cascading waterfall, 10,000 acres (including 5000 acres that make up Catoctin Mountain Park (now managed by the NPS), Catoctin Iron Furnace historical site, trails, playground, boating, swimming, hunting, fishing, camping, pets allowed, and picnicking
- Fees: Manor Area: Day use, $3/vehicle, +$1 for out of state; Houck Area: Weekdays Memorial Day-Labor Day, $3/person, weekends and holidays Memorial Day-Labor Day, $4/person, all other times, $3/vehicle, +$1 for out of state; Boating launches, $3/launch in-state (+$1 for out of state) -- All charges are for 2008 season
- Camping Information:
- 171 campsites total
- Each loop of campsites has a bathhouse with showers and flush toilets
- Camp store near by offers groceries and supplies
- Each site is a stone dust pad ~23'x23'
- (See park website for current season charges)
- Driving Directions: Google Maps
Gambrill State Park
- Address:
Gambrill State Park
c/o Cunningham Falls State Park
14039 Catoctin Hollow Road
Thurmont, Md 21702
(301) 271-7574 - Features: Picnicking, hiking, camping, and scenic overlooks
- Fees: $3/vehicle, $4/vehicle out of state
- Camping Information:
- Washhouse and showers available from April to mid-October
- Up to 30 family units of camping space
- Camper cabins available
- (See park website for current season charges)
- Driving Directions: Google Maps (Directions to Cunningham Falls State Park)
Gathland State Park
- Address:
Gathland State Park
c/o Greenbrier State Park
21843 National Pike
Boonsboro, MD 21713-9535
Phone (301) 791-4767 - Features: War correspondants monument, 140 acres, hiking, and picnicking
- Fees: (No information available, see park website)
- Camping Information: (No information available, see park websitee)
- Driving Directions: Google Maps (Directions to Greenbrier State Park)
Greenbrier State Park
- Address:
Greenbrier State Park
21843 National Pike
Boonsboro, MD 21713-9535
(301) 791-4767 - Features: 42-acre lake and beach, fishing, camping, swimming, canoeing, picnicking, and hunting
- Fees: Memorial Day-Labor Day: weekdays, $3/person, weekends/holidays, $4/person; Labor Day-Memorial Day: $3/vehicle; May and September weekends, $3/person; Out of state, add $1 to all charges -- All charges are for 2008 season
- Camping Information: (No information available, see park website)
- Driving Directions: Google Maps
South Mountain State Park
- Address:
South Mountain State Park
c/o Greenbrier State Park
21843 National Pike
Boonsboro, MD 21713
(301)791-4767 - Features: 10,000+ acres for hiking, along/includes section of Appalachian Trail, historic significance: "Battle of South Mountain"
- Fees:
- Camping Information: Backcountry camping (NO motor vehicles including RVs, etc, allowed) allowed at backpacker shelters, campsites, at Annapolis Rocks, and at adjoining parks
- Driving Directions: Google Maps (Directions to Greenbrier State Park -- South Mountain is a large wooded area with no specific park area)
Washington Monument State Park
- Address:
Washington Monument State Park
c/o Greenbrier State Park
21843 National Pike
Boonsboro, MD 21713
(301)791-4767 - Features: Large stone monument erected in honor of George Washington, picnicking, playground, shelters, and hiking
- Fees: (No information available, see park website)
- Camping Information: (No information available, see park website)
- Driving Directions: Google Maps (Directions to Greenbrier State Park)