Day-Use Reservations Required for Some MD State Parks

(Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo by Winn Brewer)

Visitors planning to attend Greenbrier, Point Lookout, Newtowne Neck, North Point, Rocky Gap, Sandy Point, and Swallow Falls state parks are required to make reservations at parkdayuse.maryland.gov prior to arrival at the park

The Maryland Park Service is using the same reservation system as last year to prevent sudden capacity closures and long entrance lines.

Under the system, advance reservations are required on weekends and holidays through Labor Day in most of the parks; Swallow Falls will require reservations every day during that time.

Guests are encouraged to plan ahead when visiting state parks by checking the online Park Status Dashboard, which confirms if a park is open or has any important information for visitors.

Reservations can be made starting seven days in advance of a visit. Reservations may be edited or canceled until 8am the day before the visit.

Regular day-use fees will be paid at the time of reservation using credit or debit cards or other online payment methods. Visitors with Maryland Annual Park Passes, Golden Age Passes, or who qualify for free entry as veterans or individuals with disabilities still need to make reservations and will have their status verified upon entry to the park. Park staff may also adjust and require additional payment based on the actual number of visitors who arrive.

Additional parks and public lands across the state will also be added to the system this year and will be announced as the system goes live at those locations.