The Friends of
Fort Frederick State Park

Fort Frederick State Park is a large complex of natural, cultural, and historic resources in western Maryland, comprised of:

• Fort Frederick (a 1756 Stone Fort)
• CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) buildings
• A close by family campground with 29 campsites
• Big Pool lake (part of C&O Canal), fishing and a boat launch
• Round Top Heritage Area / Fort Tonoloway
• Woodmont Natural Resources Management Area
• The Western Maryland Rail Trail (biking & hiking)
• Hiking and Nature Trails, Picnic Areas
• An Historic African-American one-room Schoolhouse

The Friends of Fort Frederick State Park, Inc.
sponsors, or provides financial support, and volunteer support for the park complex and historic fort activities throughout the year, geared toward enhancing the visitor's experience and providing educational and recreational opportunities at the fort and park. These include:

The Friends of Fort Frederick State Park, Inc. is a 501C(3) organization. We are always looking for new members to join us in helping keep our heritage alive. Please check our calendar of events and volunteer opportunities, and of course, we encourage you to join the Friends.

The following external links are not part of the Friends website and will open in a new window:

• Authenticity Standards for F&I Events
• Material Culture of Maryland Troops
• Militia Guidelines for 1756-64
• Maryland DNR page for Fort Frederick
• Learn More about the Fort!
• Colonel Washington's Frontier Forts Association