From Washington's Capital Beltway (I-95/495), take Route 4 south into Calvert County.From the Baltimore Beltway (I-695), take Rt. 301 south to Route 4 south.Just across the Calvert County line, take a left on Route 260. Proceed approximately 5 miles to Chesapeake Beach. When Route 260 forces a left or a right turn at a stop light – and you see the Chesapeake Bay straight ahead – you're there.Turn left to go to North Beach. Turn right to visit the Chesapeake Beach Water Park, the Chesapeake Railway Museum, the Northeast Community Center and most points of interest in Cheapeake Beach.

Deep Creek Lake State Park lies just west of the Allegheny Front on a large plateau known as the Tablelands or Allegehy Highlands. Its location at the southernmost end of Meadow Mountain places it west of the Eastern Continental Divide and within the Mississippi River watershed. It gets its name from Deep Creek Lake, a hydroelectric project constructed on Deep Creek in the 1920's by the Youghiogheny HydroelectricCompany.
898 State Park Road Swanton, Maryland 21561
(301) 387-5563 (301) 387-4462 fax

898 State Park Road, Swanton, Maryland 301-387-5563Dashed RED Trail indicates snowmobiling. Solid RED indicates multi-use.

This new l8 hole, championship par 72 course is located at I-95 Exit 150B on Route 619 in Triangle, Virginia adjacent to Prince William Forest National Park and Quantico National cemetery just 32 miles South of the nation's Capitol.
Contact: Jim Anderson at (703) 221-0123 for more information.

Fort Belvoir has a scenic site on the Accotink Bay. The base is open to anyone and has a beautiful grass rigging area that is very clean. The bay is shallow, and gives access to the Potomac.

Directions: This can be a little confusing because there are two state parks in Maryland called "Smallwood". One is on the Potomac river pretty much straight across from Mason Neck. The other one, and the one where I go windsurfing is on the mouth of the Patapsco river near the entrance to Baltimore harbor.
2750 Sweden Point RoadMarbury MD 20658
(301) 743-7613Call 1-888-432-CAMP(2267) for reservations

9 miles Potomac-Garrett State Forest1431 Potomac Camp Road Oakland, MD 301-334-2038Dashed RED line indicates 5.5 mile Swallow Falls/Herrington Manor trail Horseback riding not allowed - hiking, x-country skiing & biking only.BLUE dashed line indicates Snaggy Mountain Road multi-use trail. Solid RED line indicates Garrett Trail - NO motorcycle or 4-WD Vehicles.

Gunpowder Falls State Park (nearly 18,000 acres in Harford and Baltimore Counties) was established to protect the stream valleys of the Big and Little Gunpowder Falls and the Gunpowder River, which begins at Days Cove where the Big and Little Gunpowders converge. A variety of topography exists in this long, narrow park, from tidal marshes and wetlands to steep, rugged slopes.
PO Box 4802813 Jerusalem RoadKingsville, MD 21087(410)592-2897Call 1-888-432-CAMP(2267) for reservations

Located within Garrett State Forest in Garrett County, Herrington Manor State Park's development began in the 1930's with the aid of the Civilian Conservation Corps. A 53-acre lake was formed by damming Herrington Creek, and ten cabins were erected on a wooded knoll above the lake.
222 Herrington LaneOakland, MD 21550
(301)334-9180

10 miles 222 Herrington Lane Oakland, Maryland 310-334-9180 Dashed BLUE-RED line indicates the South end of Herrington Manor/Swallow Falls Trail. No Horseback riding permitted in this area.

Directions: Kentmoor Marina on Kent Island. Take route 50 across the bay bridge and go 5 miles south on route 8.

7.5 miles snow-mobiling, off-road cycling, hikingSavage River State Forest Grantsville, MD 301-895-5759Located east of Accident Maryland. Numerous gas well sites in area

Directions: Mason Neck State Park is a wildlife refuge off the Lorton exit of I95 south of DC. Take the exit on Lorton Road, and turn north to intersection with Route 1. Go south on Route 1 to traffic light at Gunston Rd, turn left, and go down Gunston Road about about 4 miles. Follow the ranger's instructions to the cartop ramp.

11.0 miles -- off-road cycling, snowmobiling, hiking, 4-wheel, motorcycling(NO 4WD OR MOTORCYCLES DEC 15 TO MAR 15)Savage River State Forest 349 Headquarters Lane Grantsville, MD 301-859-5759 Trail travels along the crest of Meadow Mountain - some rocky areas

6.4 miles Savage River State Forest349 Headquarters Lane Grantsville, MD 301-895-5759Numerous stream crossings, area subject to flooding.NOTE: Big Run State Park offers camping.

8.0 miles Savage River State Forest 301-895-5759Located N.E. of Accident, Maryland Steep slopes along powerlines, some wet areas & stream crossings

6.0 milesSavage River State Forest349 Headquarters Lane Grantsville, Maryland 301-895-5453 Off-road cycling, hiking, camping, cabins & day use facilities.

2.7 miles Potomac-Garrett State Forest1431 Potomac Camp Road Oakland, Maryland 301-334-20384-wheel driving, off road cycling, hiking, horseback riding, motorcycle riding Dashed RED line indicates No 4-wheel, ATV or Motorcycles.

Located at the northern mouth of the Potomac.Features available include:Bath house, boat launch, boat pumpout, boat rental, camp contact station, camp store, camping, dumping station, fishing, Fort Lincoln, hiking trail, hookups, lighthouse, parking, pet loop, picnicking, restrooms, swimming, visitor center, windsurfing, youth group camping

10.5 miles -- Dashed RED line indicates NO 4-WD or motorcycle Potomac-Garrett State Forest1431 Potomac Camp Road Oakland, MD 301-334-2038Trail is accessible off MD Route 560

The Potomac State Forest,(11,461 acres) is situated between the towns of Oakland and Westernport and partially bordering the Potomac River, is reached from the Maryland Routes 135 and 560.
1431 Potomac Camp Road Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-2038

Directions: Rileys Lock on Potomac River north of Potomac, Maryland; west of Gaithersburg Maryland near the intersection of River Road and Senaca Road.

Located at the mouth of Back and Middle Rivers, it boasts an expansive view of the Chesapeake Bay, Hart-Miller Islands and Craighill Light and one of the nicest beaches on the upper Cheasapeake!Directions: The park is located between Back and Middle river. To get there, take beltway (695) exit 16 onto 702, take a left at Eastern Avenue, and a right onto Back River Neck road (which takes you all the way to the park).
2200 Rocky Point Road
Baltimore, MD 21221
For more information or group reservations, call 410-887-3873. TDD/Deaf 410-887-5319.
Beach Manager's Office (In-Season only)-410-887-0338
Gatehouse (In-Season only)-410-887-0250

Directions: The park is located on the western end of the Bay bridge (route 50). To get there from DC or Baltimore, take route 50 and exit at the last exit before the bridge (marked "To Sandy Point").

17 milesSavage Mountain State Forest349 Headquarters Lane, Grantsville, Maryland 301-895-5453This is a challenging 17 mile mountain-top trail which travels over steep and rocky terrain.Trail users should take all necessary precautions to secure vehicles left at designated parking areas.Backpacking & primitive camping permits are available at Savage River State Forest Headquarters.Water source notations are not reliable in terms of volume or quality depending on local conditions.

Savage River State Forest, at 52,812 acres, is the largest facility in the state forest and park system. It preserves a strategic watershed in Garrett County.349 Headquarters Lane Grantsville, Md 21536
(301) 895-5759

Like a day at the Beach without the Drive!
7500 Ben Lomond Park Drive Manassas, Virginia 20109
(703) 361-4451

This mountain park contains some of Maryland's most breathtaking scenery. The Youghiogheny River flowsalong the park's borders, passing through shaded rocky gorges and creating rippling rapids. Muddy Creek Fallsis a crashing 63-foot waterfall -- a spectacular sight. Tall hemlocks dominate the silent woods. The meandering trails through Swallow Falls guide hikers to some of the most breath-taking scenery in Western Maryland. (257 acres
222 Herrington Lane Oakland, MD 21550(301)387-6938

222 Herrington Lane, Oakland, Maryland 301-334-9180Cycling, horseback riding & skiing not allowed on trails other than Herrington Manor/Swallow Falls Trails. Dashed BLUE-RED Line indicates North End of Herrington Manor/Swallow Falls Trail hiking, x-country skiing, cycling. NO OFF-ROAD VEHICLES. Dashed BLUE Line - Multi-Use - Maple Glade Road.