Do you need to take a shower in Maryland? Here is the public shower database for the ‘Old Line State,’ which we are constantly updating. There are many free and paid places available.
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States bordering Maryland:
District of Columbia
William H Rumsey Aquatic Center
- Address: 635 North Carolina Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
- Price: FREE (with ID)
- Number of Showers: 6+
- Website: https://dpr.dc.gov/page/william-h-rumsey-aquatic-center
- Phone: (202) 724-4495
An excellent free spot to shower if you’re staying in DC. Each stall has its own curtain so you do have privacy. Must show your ID for access. Plenty of hot water, relatively clean and spacious rooms.
Wilson Aquatic Center
- Address: 4551 Fort Dr NW, Washington, DC 20016
- Price: $7 day pass
- Number of Showers: 4+
- Website: https://dpr.dc.gov/page/wilson-aquatic-center
- Phone: (202) 730-0583
Nice place to use the pool and shower facilities for the price of a day pass. If you’re lucky and you show up 30 minutes before they close, you might even get let-in for free. Clean showers with ample pressure and lots of hot water. No time limits.
Grantsville
Pilot Travel Center
- Address: 3000 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Grantsville, MD 21536
- Price: $18 per shower
- Number of Showers: 7
- Website: https://locations.pilotflyingj.com/us/md/grantsville/3000-chestnut-ridge-road
- Phone: (301) 895-4536
This is your standard Pilot truck stop that has 7 private shower rooms available. Each one has their own toilet, sink, mirror, and changing area. Cleaned after each use so they are very nice, although the price is somewhat steep. They do provide towels and complimentary soap if you need it. Open 24 hours.
Hancock
C&O Bicycle
- Address: 9 S Pennsylvania Ave, Hancock, MD 21750
- Price: $5
- Number of Showers: 2
- Website: https://www.candobicycle.com/
- Phone: (301) 678-6665
Located outside of the building are two hot water showers for public use. The price is very reasonable and the staff is friendly. They even provide you with soap and a towel if you need it.
IJamsville
YMCA, Natelli Family
- Address: 3481 Campus Dr, Ijamsville, MD 21754
- Price: First visit FREE then $4 for a day pass
- Number of Showers: 6+
- Website: https://frederickymca.org/
- Phone: (301) 663-5131
Very nice facility that lets you access the showers on the first visit for free. Thereafter, you’ll need to pay for a day pass, though the price is very inexpensive. Friendly staff, large and private facilities. There are showers in both the men’s, women’s and family rooms.
Newark
Assateague Island National Seashore
- Address: 6R4X+P7R Newark, Maryland
- Price: FREE (with National Park pass)
- Number of Showers: 2
- Website: n/a
- Phone: n/a
There are two cold showers near the beach that are open for public use. While you will need to pay to gain access to the National Seashore, you can use these for free. They are located outdoors so don’t expect any privacy.
Riverdale Park
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
- Address: 4400 Woodberry St, Riverdale Park, MD 20737
- Price: FREE
- Number of Showers: 2
- Website: https://local.fedex.com/en-us/md/riverdale-park/office-1802
- Phone: (301) 277-7543
In the men’s and women’s bathroom you’ll find a shower. The room has a locking door and is accessible via the back door of the building. Completely free to use; just be quick and discreet.