Rate Monocacy National Battlefield
Learn and Explore
Since 1916, the National Park Service has been entrusted with the care of our national parks. With the help of volunteers and partners, we safeguard these special places and share their stories with more than 275 million visitors every year. But our work doesn’t stop there.
We are proud that tribes, local governments, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individual citizens ask for our help in revitalizing their communities, preserving local history, celebrating local heritage, and creating close to home opportunities for kids and families to get outside, be active, and have fun.
Taking care of the national parks and helping Americans take care of their communities is a job we love, and we need—and welcome—your help and support.
Our Mission
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I obtain a park entrance pass?
Only 118 of your 417 park sites charge entrance fees. You can obtain park entrance passes by visiting a park site that charges an entrance fee. Entrance fee sites have passes available; we recommend calling a park prior to your visit. (See the park search to locate a specific park.) There are a number of entrance passes available, including park-specific passes as well as passes that offer entrance to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites in addition to the national parks (Annual, Military, Senior, 4th Grade, Access, and Volunteer passes). Learn more about the America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
About this location:
National Battlefield
Operating Hours & Seasons
Monocacy National Battlefield
All park facilities, trails, and parking areas are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Standard Hours
- Sunday:7:00 AM- Sunset
- Monday:7:00 AM- Sunset
- Tuesday:7:00 AM- Sunset
- Wednesday:7:00 AM- Sunset
- Thursday:7:00 AM- Sunset
- Friday:7:00 AM- Sunset
- Saturday:7:00 AM- Sunset
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 – Entrance Fee
There are NO entrance fees at Monocacy National Battlefield.
About
The Battle that Saved Washington D.C.
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, D.C. and influence the elections of 1864. On July 9, 1864, 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 D.C.
Directions
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.
Visitor Centers
Visitor Center
The park Visitor Center is open daily from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. A bookstore, public restrooms, and an interactive museum are located within the Visitor Center.
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)
Own or work here?
Nearby Businesses
