Charles County Parks
Cedarville State Forest
c/o Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary
11704 Fenno Rd.
Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772
301-888-1410
Cedarville State Forest offers its visitors a beautiful woodland setting, with freshwater fishing and hiking. A vistors center at the state's only warm-water fish hatchery is open during the summer.
Size:
3,697 acres
Directions:
In Prince George's and Charles counties, about 25 miles south of Washington, D.C., reached by Cedarville Road off U.S. Route 301.
Features include:
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Picnicking
- Hiking trails
- Horseback trails
Smallwood State Park
Route 1, Box 64
Marbury, Md. 20658
301-743-7613
Smallwood was the home of General William Smallwood, a Revolutionary War officer who was once governor of Maryland. His house, called Smallwood's Retreat, has been restored and is open to visitors. Sweden Point Marina has fifty boat slips and excellent access for fishing on the Potomac River.
Size:
629 acres
Directions:
In Charles County, 4 miles west of Pisgah, off Md. Route 224.
Features include:
- Boat launch
- Flatwater canoeing
- Boat rentals
- Food/drinks
- Campsites
- Electric/sewer/water hookups
- Fishing
- Historical interest
- Campfire programs
- Picnicking
- Shelter
- Hiking trails
- Cross-country skiing
This information is provided by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. For specific information regarding fees, pets, camping, cabins, special events or programs, such as Junior Rangers, Outdoor Adventures, Outdoor Discovery Camps, the Drug-free Trail or the Maryland Conservation Corps, contact the individual parks or the Department of Natural Resources' State Forest and Park Service headquarters in Annapolis at 410/974-3771. For camping availability, call 410/461-0052. In the event of an emergency, call 410/461-0050. To report suspicious activities, call Park Watch at 1-800-825-PARK.
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