Last updated: March 25, 2021
Thing to Do
Picnicking At Monocacy
NPS
Add a picnic to your exploration of the battlefield. Picnic tables are located at the Gambrill Mill Picnic Area, Visitor Center, Thomas Farm, and Worthington Farm.
Share your food only with your companions, not park animals or the rangers. They may beg, but they have their own food sources.
Monocacy National Battlefield is a trash-free park, so please plan to take your trash with you when you leave.
Restrooms are available at the Visitor Center year round and seasonally available at the Tenant House on the Thomas Farm.
For more information about park rules, see the Superintendent's Compendium.
Share your food only with your companions, not park animals or the rangers. They may beg, but they have their own food sources.
Monocacy National Battlefield is a trash-free park, so please plan to take your trash with you when you leave.
Restrooms are available at the Visitor Center year round and seasonally available at the Tenant House on the Thomas Farm.
For more information about park rules, see the Superintendent's Compendium.
Details
Activity
Picnicking
Picnicking at Monocacy is BYOB and TYOT [Bring your own food and take your own trash].
Age(s)
All ages welcome.
Pets Allowed
Yes
Well behaved pets on leashes are welcome at Monocacy National Battlefield. Please maintain physical control of your pet at all times.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Multiple Locations at Monocacy National Battlefield
Picnic tables are located at the Gambrill Mill area, Thomas Farm, Worthington Farm, and the Visitor Center.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
Monocacy National Battlefield is open from 7:30 am to 20 minutes after sunset.
Accessibility Information
Picnic tables are located in flat grassy areas near the parking areas at the Visitor Center and Gambrill Mill. At Thomas and Worthington the picnic tables are near the houses and accessed via a gravel farm road.