dans mountain state park

Family Fun in the Cool Mountain Air

Perched high upon a 16-mile-long mountain in Lonaconing, Dans Mountain State Park is the perfect place to cool down on a hot summer day. The 481-acre park features a heated swimming pool, picnic pavilions, a recycled-tire playground, a fishing pond, and a new trail for hiking and mountain biking.

SWIMMING: The Dans Mountain swimming pool is heated and features a water slide! The pool is staffed by certified lifeguards and is fully accessible for persons with disabilities. Refreshments are available for sale at the entrance to the pool building, which was renovated in 2023. Hours are 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Hours are subject to change due to weather, staffing availability or scheduled maintenance.

GROUP CAMPING: Dans Mountain also features the Hill Run group campsite, which is reservable from May through September. This site offers a semi-primitive tent camping experience (portable bathrooms provided with no shower facilities) for up to 40 people, and includes a large pavilion with a fireplace and electric outlets.

GATHERINGS AND PARTIES: The park has three large pavilions available for reservation for day-time use from April to October. The Mountain Top Pavilion and Pythian Pavilion are near the pool, and the Water Station Run Pavilion offers a panoramic view of the fishing pond. Call 888-432-2267 or visit parkreservations.maryland. gov to reserve. The pool is available by reservation for private parties (after hours) with certified lifeguards on duty. Call the Ranger Station at 301-895-5453 for more information.

FRIENDLY REMINDERS:

• Pets are allowed except with in the pool area. They must be leashed and accompanied by owner at all times.

• Consumption of alcohol is prohibited. A permit can be purchased for the pavilions at time of reservation.

• Park closes at sunset

• The Dans Rock Overlook is not located within Dans Mountain State Park, and is instead accessed through the town of Midland, approximately eight miles away from the park –17600 Old Dans Rock Rd., Rawlings, Md. 21557.

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