Monocacy National Battlefield
63 nearby · 11 free and dispersed sites within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Photo
At a glance
- Near the park
- 63 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 11 sitesWithin 25 mi
Where to camp
Camping near the park 63
- Aerial viewCampground
Turner Farm
7.6 mi · Barnesville, MD
- Aerial viewCampground
Horse Trailer Camp Sites 1 & 2
7.7 mi · Green Valley, MD
Free and dispersed nearby 11
See them on the map- Calico RocksPoint of Rocks, MD9.5 mi
- Indian FlatsBarnesville, MD9.7 mi
- Crampton Gap Shelter AT Camping AreaBurkittsville, MD13 mi
- Marble QuarryPoolesville, MD14 mi
- Ed Garvey Shelter AT Camping AreaGarretts Mill, MD14 mi
- Camp siteBoonsboro, MD15 mi
Services nearby: 5 dump stations · 6 rest areas
About Monocacy
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. On July 9, however, Federal soldiers outnumbered three to one…
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. On July 9, however, Federal soldiers outnumbered three to one, fought gallantly along the banks of the Monocacy River in an effort to buy time for Union reinforcement to arrive in Washington, DC.
Photos: NPS Photo
Things to do
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Self-Guided Tours - Auto
- Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Living History
- Historic Weapons Demonstration
Plan your visit
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…
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…
Plan your visit
Hours
The park grounds are open daily from 7:30 until 20 minutes after sunset.
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
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)
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