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Fort Foote Park: fees, hours, camping and when to visit

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on National Park Service data. Published by Humblebee.

Entrance fee
None[1]

Fort Foote Park is a unit of the National Park System in Maryland[2]. NPS lists it as a fee-free park with no entrance fee[1], and it also lists a temporary closure for a rehabilitation project[3].

Entrance fees and passes

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for Fort Foote Park[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.

When to visit and hours

NPS lists a temporary closure of Fort Foote Park while a rehabilitation project is under way[3]. The listed work includes resurfacing the parking area and gravel road, new parking barriers, and taking out an abandoned restroom[3]. The gated areas carry the same closure notice[4]. NPS also lists holiday exceptions on Thanksgiving Day, 2026-11-26[3], Christmas Day, 2026-12-25[3], and New Year's Day, 2027-01-01[3]. For weather, NPS says summers are hot and humid with scattered afternoon thunderstorms[5]. Winters are generally cold with occasional snowfall, and spring and fall are generally moderate but can change quickly[5].

Pets and dogs

The national NPS pet rule says that where pets are allowed, they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times[6]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings or on designated swimming beaches, and service animals are excepted[6]. NPS marks pets as permitted on 2 of the 3 things to do it lists for this park[7]. Each park can close more areas to pets[6].

Before you go

Questions people ask

Is there an entrance fee at Fort Foote Park?
NPS lists Fort Foote Park as a fee-free park with no entrance fee[1].
Is Fort Foote Park open right now?
NPS lists a temporary closure for a rehabilitation project[3]. Confirm the current status on the official park page before a trip.
Are dogs allowed at Fort Foote Park?
Where pets are allowed, the national rule requires a leash no longer than six feet or a crate or cage[6]. Each park can close more areas to pets[6].
What is the weather like at Fort Foote Park?
NPS describes hot, humid summers with scattered afternoon thunderstorms and cold winters with occasional snowfall[5].

Facts and sources

  1. NPS lists Fort Foote Park as a fee-free park: there is no entrance fee. National Park Service
  2. Fort Foote Park is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: Park) in Maryland. National Park Service
  3. Operating hours, Fort Foote Park: The National Park Service is imposing a temporary closure of Fort Foote Park. This temporary closure is necessary to provide for visitor safety during a comprehensive rehabilitation project to restore park resources and... National Park Service
  4. Operating hours, Fort Foote Park Gated Areas: The National Park Service is imposing a temporary closure of Fort Foote Park. This temporary closure is necessary to provide for visitor safety during a comprehensive rehabilitation project to restore park... National Park Service
  5. NPS weather and seasons overview for Fort Foote Park. National Park Service
  6. National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
  7. NPS lists 3 things to do at Fort Foote Park: Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East, Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps, Bicycle Smallwood State Park to Oxon Cove Park. Pets permitted on 2 of them (Junior Ranger... National Park Service
  8. Activities NPS lists for Fort Foote Park: Hiking. National Park Service

Fees and hours are what NPS lists in its data at the snapshot date. They change: tell readers to confirm on the official park page before a trip. Visits are NPS recreation visits (counted entries, not unique people). Use them only for this park's own months and years, never to rank parks. Campground list and site counts come from NPS and Recreation.gov records. Count fields can differ slightly between the two. The pet rule is the national baseline (36 CFR 2.15). The park may close more areas to pets. Do not claim specific trails allow dogs unless a fact says so.