National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield

Mid-Atlantic

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, fought gallantly along the banks of the Monocacy River in an effort to buy time for Union reinforcement to arrive in Washington, DC.

From the National Park Service.

Region: Mid-Atlantic
State: Maryland
Designation: National Battlefield
Entrance fee: None listed

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Monocacy.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Mon: 7:30AM - Sunset
Tue: 7:30AM - Sunset
Wed: 7:30AM - Sunset
Thu: 7:30AM - Sunset
Fri: 7:30AM - Sunset
Sat: 7:30AM - Sunset
Sun: 7:30AM - Sunset

The park grounds are open daily from 7:30 until 20 minutes after sunset.

Weather and 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)

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.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704
Phone: (301) 662-3515
Email: mono_mail@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/mono

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Monocacy

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in Monocacy

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

Ignite your Imagination at Monocacy National Battlefield

Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 2 hours · Reservation required

Monocacy National Battlefield encompasses several centuries of history, which reflect events of both national and local significance.
Picnicking At Monocacy

Picnicking · about 45 min

Add a picnic to your exploration of the battlefield. Monocacy National Battlefield has picnic tables at several locations throughout the park.
Hikes at the Worthington Farm

Front-Country Hiking · about 1.3 hours

Take a hike at Worthington Farm! Three trails at Worthington Farm provide options for exploring.
Hike The Thomas Farm Trail

Front-Country Hiking · about 1 hour

Take a hike at Thomas Farm! Two trails at the Thomas Farm provide options for exploring.
Explore L'Hermitage

Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 55 min

Explore the late 18th century slave plantation known as L'Hermitage.