Park Hours
For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and maintenance, visit our Park and Site Status Map.
Day-Use Areas
- Lake Trail
7 a.m. - Sunset - Williams Creek Picnic Area
Open year-round - Hill Top Picnic Area
Open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day - South Gate:
April through October: 6:30 a.m. - sunset, daily
November through March: 7 a.m. - sunset, daily - North Gate
7 a.m. - sunset, daily, year-round
Park Office hours
COVID-19 Temporary Hours
May 5-15:
Beginning May 5, 2021, the office at Watkins Mill State Park will be open to the public five days a week -- Wednesdays through Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Per local ordinance, masks will be required inside.
Regular Hours
Summer Hours (on-season)
- April through October
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday
10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday
Winter Hours (off-season)
- November through March
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday
Visitor Center hours
Visitor Center and Museum
COVID-19 Temporary Hours
May 5-15:
Beginning May 5, 2021, the visitor center and museum will be open to the public five days a week -- Wednesdays through Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Per local ordinance, masks will be required inside the visitor center.
Beginning May 16:
The visitor center and museum will be open seven days a week beginning on Sunday, May 16. Hours of operation are Mondays through Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Per local ordinance, masks will be required inside the visitor center.
Regular Hours
- April through October
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday
10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday - November
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday
- Dec. 1, 2020, through Feb. 28, 2021
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday
The visitor center may be closed during these hours due to weather.
Swimming Beach hours
Beach closed for the season