Vacations, Attractions, Activities, Hotels and Resorts at Seneca Creek State Park

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Facts about (Seneca Creek State Park):

Overview ofSeneca Creek State Park- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information : Seneca Creek State Park rests in a scenic stream valley, extending for 12 miles along Seneca Creek. Many marked trails wind through a variety of habitats typical of central Maryland. Visitors can hike a self-guided interpretive trail, which explores the historic Clopper Estate. The 90-acre Clopper Lake provides fishing and boating opportunities, and creates vistas for all to enjoy. Seneca Creek State Park encompasses over 6,000 acres and offers the 90-acre Clopper Lake. Boating and fishing are favorite recreations. A boat concession on Clopper Lake rents boats May to September. Anglers can expect to snag largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill and black crappie. Seneca Creek is stocked with put-and-take trout. Pontoon boat tours are routinely scheduled for park visitors. The day use facility is a popular picnic destination. The large picnic grove includes tables, grills, and comfort stations found open daily until sunset. Children's playgrounds are conveniently located near the picnic areas. Reservable picnic shelters are perfect for the family, friends or business outdoor dining experience.

Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Seneca Creek State Park): Visitors to Seneca Creek find a wide variety of outdoor activities waiting. Multi-use trails for hikers, bikers, horseback riders and cross-country skiers are available. There is a boat rental, concession, picnic shelters, children's playground, campfire programs, and historic interest at the park. Clopper Lake attracts those interested in fishing, flatwater paddling, and guided boat tours. An 18-hole disc golf course is very popular with teens and young adults. Seasonal hunts permitted. Seneca Creek State Park offers an accessible park office, six picnic shelters, and many family picnic sites. Three picnic sites have been designed specifically for wheelchair access. Seven of 11 restrooms in the park are accessible via paved walkways. The Boat Center has a paved lakefront walkway for fishing access.

Contact Information:
Address:Seneca Creek State Park, 11950 Clopper Road , Gaithersburg, MD, 20878
Phone No:301-924-2127

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  • Attractions Near Seneca Creek State Park

    Beaches

    Cumberland National Seashore (85 miles)
    The Shoals (130 miles)
    Island Beach State Park (182 miles)
    Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (191 miles)
    Ocean Beach (246 miles)

    Lakes

    Unicorn Lake (80 miles)
    Smithville Lake (89 miles)
    Lake Nockamixon (146 miles)
    Lake Arthur (192 miles)
    Prompton Lake (202 miles)

    Mountains

    Ice Mountain (63 miles)
    Mount Pleasant (70 miles)
    Turk Mountain (103 miles)
    Spruce Knob (121 miles)
    Blue Ridge Parkway (185 miles)

    National Parks

    Harpers Ferry National Historic Park (25 miles)
    Shenandoah Valley National Park (72 miles)
    Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge (110 miles)
    Monongahela National Forest (143 miles)
    Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (157 miles)

    River

    Shenandoah River (36 miles)
    Chesapeake and Delaware Canal (94 miles)
    White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River (94 miles)
    Blackwater River (113 miles)
    Indian River Bay (124 miles)

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    Catocin State Park (34 miles)
    Point Lookout State Park (89 miles)
    White Clay Creek State Park (93 miles)
    Brandywine Creek State Park (105 miles)
    Trap Pond State Park (107 miles)
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    http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/central/seneca.html

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