Fort Smallwood Park

Category: Park in Pasadena, Maryland

Address: 9500 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122, USA

Phone: +14102220087

Opening hours

Sunday: 5:30AM–8PM

Monday: 5:30AM–8PM

Tuesday: 5:30AM–8PM

Wednesday: 5:30AM–8PM

Thursday: 5:30AM–8PM

Friday: 5:30AM–8PM

Saturday: 5:30AM–8PM

Reviews

Adrian Alonzo

Sep 20, 2022

Quite, away from crowds. They waived us right in.

Molly Hopwood

Sep 13, 2022

I went to for Smallwood park for a baby shower and it is AMAZING there is a small fee to get in (but I'm not sure exactly what that was bc the host paid for all admission) because of that the park in is not an over crowded, and thus perfect for kids. My kids LOVED seeing the beach and playing on the play ground- we will definitely be back sometime

Jonathan Chang

Sep 12, 2022

Great park! There is an entrance fee per vehicle but Free entry for AD so 5 stars. Great park for the family. Theres a fishing pier here which is very popular. The day I went it was kinda slow but i'll check it out again.

Cenia Berrios

Sep 6, 2022

A little boring

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Questions & Answers

Can you swim?

Private Private | Oct 2, 2019
Keith Wills | Oct 2, 2019

Yes swimming at some areas, fishing at others

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Can you take dogs to the park

Sharon Mullet | Oct 2, 2019
Charles Porzelt | Oct 2, 2019

On a leash

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Can you grill here?

Sherekia Johnson | Oct 2, 2018
Roxanne Haynie | Oct 2, 2019

Yes

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You can grill meat there

Juana Ramos | Aug 2, 2022
Coralia Ramirez | Aug 2, 2022

Hello. Juana Ramos yes you can roast meat until you put hammocks it's a very beautiful place there are games for children it's a park

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They open on the 4th of July

Lorena Hernandez | Aug 2, 2022
arquimides guevara | Aug 2, 2022

Hello, good afternoon. Well, you don't have to make an appointment or make a call and English is spoken, the only thing is that if you have to arrive well in the morning at least 8 in the morning, be in that place to take a good position and also because it gets very crowded.

When are they going to open so they can go to bathe

cecy santos | Oct 1, 2021
Raul Rodriguez | Oct 1, 2021

in the summer of the other year

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Hello Good morning, a question, can you swim on the beach or is it still closed?

Maricela Vasquez | Oct 1, 2021
Angelina Bray | Oct 1, 2021

Yes you can swim but the beach is currently closed.

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As with State Parks, admission fees are waived for veterans. Are they waived here?

A Google User | Oct 1, 2021
Bobby Brucksch | Oct 1, 2021

Yes they are.

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Is safe walking path

Jeff Moffett | Oct 1, 2021
Allan Levy | Oct 1, 2021

Yes, but you have to share it with the baby strollers

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Are pets allowed in this place ??

María Turcios | Oct 1, 2020
Néstor Crespin | Oct 1, 2020

Pets are allowed and you can also fish and roast meat

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How about a bbq? Is that allowed

Jeff Maldonado | Oct 1, 2020
Amanda Zimmerman | Oct 1, 2020

They have the typical park sytle grills on premises, just bring charcoal and your food. But they are saying to limit groups to 10 or fewer, not sure if/how they are enforcing it. And obviously grills/picnic areas are first come first serve.

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Are There Jellyfish Here?

Tamika | Oct 2, 2019
Joy Garrett | Oct 2, 2019

I don't know did t see any

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Is the park open today?

Marin Meqemeja | Oct 2, 2019
Shirley Butler | Oct 2, 2019

Yes

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Is the park open on holidays?

Tim Bezek | Oct 2, 2019
marsha loadsoffun diggs | Oct 2, 2019

Yes njoy it 🐟,play,and grill and eat

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How is the fishing?

Chris ray | Oct 2, 2018
Drea M. | Oct 2, 2018

The fishing at Fort Small Wood is great! Many folks set up along the rocky shore line and catch good size strippers but I believe its 18 inches and up to keep. I don't enjoy fishing the rocky shore line because I usually get snagged up and lose my tackle... I prefer fishing the Bill Burton pier. The fishing is excellent early in the morning and evenings it really starts to heat up. The perch are plentiful and recently catfish were running but you can also catch strippers, spots and croakers.. I acidentally caught a cownose gray or a sting ray/skate but it got off... I would recommend this park as a great place to fish or hang out by yourself or with family..

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I've last been to Fort Smallwood since 2014 the pictures look different to me. Are there twi piers now

Hymond Moore Jr. | Oct 2, 2018
Mark Hannon | Oct 2, 2018

One Pier for fishing like you remember and several other piers where you can launch boats

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I am passing through. Is there a place where I can park my rv for a day visit?

Jewel W Henry Sr | Oct 2, 2018
Jack Stanton | Oct 2, 2018

I remember camping in tents there, not sure on the RV..but it worth a shot to try.

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Do u have to have a permit to go fishing there??

Heather Frederick | Oct 2, 2018
Leon Hatton | Oct 2, 2018

Yes. The Maryland State fishing license.

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I'm new to the area, what type of fish are in the area and what area some baits used for fishing? what type of license is needed for fishing?

Lamonte Porter | Oct 2, 2018
Curt Auman | Oct 2, 2018

Mostly striped bass (seasonal). Some white perch, red drum, black drum, occasional bluefish. Can't go wrong with bait. Blood worms or cut bait. You'll have to get a tidal license to fish the bay and can be purchased online.

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hi I like to know if people is still going in meaning is not to full of capacity

Lisseth Medrano | Oct 2, 2017
Nestor Rojas | Oct 2, 2017

Normally the people still going is not to full

can you rent small boats there?

Michelle Brinsley | Aug 2, 2022
Don Lockett | Aug 2, 2022

No you can't rent boats

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Is the beach open

Carlos Pacheco | Jul 3, 2022
Terry lynne Martinez | Jul 3, 2022

Yes

Name of Garden Club that helps tends the garden by the house ?

Jackie Zeitinger | May 4, 2022
Cheryl Linton | May 4, 2022

Sorry I didn't know that

Is it a good spot to go crabbing

Prez Flyrt | Oct 1, 2021
Melanie Jackson | Oct 1, 2021

Yes a very good spot

Is there any bears near there

Prez Flyrt | Oct 1, 2021
J Walker | Oct 1, 2021

I haven't seen any.

Do they have free WiFi?

Crazy Kids | Oct 1, 2021
Danny 동명 Sin | Oct 1, 2021

No they dont have any

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Are there fireworks lit on fourth of July at the park?

Grace Angyelof | Oct 1, 2021
Angel Simmons | Oct 1, 2021

Idk but there was fireworks Concert face painting car show and a parade at down's park

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Because the part to bathe is serrated. One of these days I went and it was serrated 😢😢

Flor Ruiz | Oct 1, 2021
Raul Rodriguez | Oct 1, 2021

It is being remodeled and new areas to bathe will open until the summer of 2022

are we allowed to camping there

Giup Vo | Oct 1, 2021
Michael Gonzalez | Oct 1, 2021

No camping or overnight parking. All vehicles must leave when the park closes

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What time does this park open up on weekends ?

Rokin Gala | Oct 1, 2020
Melissa Burton | Oct 1, 2020

5:30 am

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Are you charging by the car 🚗 load? If so how much?

Latane Whitehead Jr. | Oct 1, 2020
Charles Dorsey | Oct 1, 2020

$6 bucks car

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Can we have cook outs Now? If so how many people can we bring.

Latane Whitehead Jr. | Oct 1, 2020
Dedrick Thomas | Oct 1, 2020

Yes, follow state guidelines

How much does it cost to get in

tina knight | Oct 1, 2020
Giina | Oct 1, 2020

Free during the week. $6 during the weekend.

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How much does it cost to launch a boat for the day?

Steven k (steveo) | Oct 1, 2020
Robert Arnold | Oct 1, 2020

10 dollars 70 year pass

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Is it dog friendly

Carlos Olmos | Oct 1, 2020
Danielle Lewis | Oct 1, 2020

Yes it is as long as your dog is friendly

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As of july 17th is the swimming area open? And is it possible to grill with a small group of 4 people?

Jose Novelo | Oct 1, 2020
Michael Gordon | Oct 1, 2020

Yes swimming is available nd yes grilling is available for any side group..!!

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What hours can you fishing and can you camp how much?

Debbie Little | Oct 1, 2020
Tarita Pulley | Oct 1, 2020

They got it covered 👌🏾👌🏾

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Is eating on the beach allowed or only at picnic sites

Debbie Mccathran | Oct 1, 2020
Geovanni Hernandez | Oct 1, 2020

I am sure that if you can eat, at least my family and I did it the last time we were there.

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Getting in the water or grilling allowed now?

Summertime | Oct 1, 2020
Ron B | Oct 1, 2020

Yes, you can grill and the beaches are open.

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Are you guys open now?

kayla devaney | Oct 1, 2020
goody | Oct 1, 2020

Yes they are for free rn

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Can you metal detect along shore and beach during the weekdays

A Google User | Oct 1, 2020
cindy nitzsche | Oct 1, 2020

Don't know why not

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Pleaaase help! Can we hold my daughter's birthday party there? Do guests, kids, still have to pay for car ticket even if they only get dropped off?

Somia Mohsen | Oct 1, 2020
Daysi Mena | Oct 1, 2020

I highly recommend fort Smallwood park is nice wide the best that each grill has space are not very close with the other grills there are many trees is really beautiful !!

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Is there more than one pavillion in ft smallwood park you can rent?

Steve Hall | Oct 2, 2019
tanya jennings | Oct 2, 2019

Yes

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Is this a public beach?

michael yarger | Oct 2, 2019
Sara Jane Samson | Oct 2, 2019

You can't go swimming

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Can you fish and what license do you need to do it?

Kim Torres | Oct 2, 2019
Leon Hatton | Oct 2, 2019

Si Maryland state fishing license. Contact Maryland DNR.

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How much is admission

el vicho rivaz 503 | Oct 2, 2019
Ashley Kroneberger | Oct 2, 2019

Yea 6 for a normal car. Its more if your in like a mobil home or something

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Is entry into the park free this week

Larry Plott | Oct 2, 2019
marsha loadsoffun diggs | Oct 2, 2019

Not sure haven't heard anything yet? If you find out let me know please.

Is there any fee to enter the park ??

Mohammed A Hossain | Oct 2, 2019
Kristin C | Oct 2, 2019

Yes. 6$

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Is the park drone friendly? FAA certified

Ken Crist | Oct 2, 2019
bob meyers | Oct 2, 2019

I am not sure....you should call the park office..

Can we smoke?

Mario DeVillars | Oct 2, 2018
Leiah | Oct 2, 2018

no you cannot their park service is very active in patrolling the park

Is this park dog friendly?

Dale Norris | Oct 2, 2018
Edward Barriere | Oct 2, 2018

Fort smallwood also has a dog beach im not sure about a dog park but downs does have a dog beach also

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Do you have to pay?

Dave Elas | Oct 2, 2018
Leon Hatton | Oct 2, 2018

Free for vets and current military, permanent senior passes available for $40.

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Can u swim if so any life guards

L Smith | Oct 2, 2018
Leon Hatton | Oct 2, 2018

Swim yes at the beach, no lifeguards

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Can you camp here and how do i reserve a spot?

John | Oct 2, 2018
Spirit Jones | Oct 2, 2018

No camping but near by there is one i think its called Sader campsites

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Is the paspasco river salty? I’m wondering because I have a hermit crab that needs salt water and sand. Please help me help

Violet Lockwood | Oct 2, 2018
Melody Church | Oct 2, 2018

Yes

Is there a shower area?

Mary Uk | Oct 2, 2018
Lindsay School | Oct 2, 2018

There is an outside faucet to rinse off at.

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How much does it cost to get in the Park?

Tonjia Olkea | Oct 2, 2018
Mark Hannon | Oct 2, 2018

I think it is by the car 6.00

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What time does the pier close

kenny wenger | Oct 2, 2018
Amanda Zuber | Oct 2, 2018

Pier closes when the park closes. Right before the sun officially sets

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is this a state park

aoliver54 | Oct 2, 2018
Lindsay School | Oct 2, 2018

No this is a county park.

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Hello! Is it alow able to play kayak in this park?

Hai Tran | Oct 2, 2018
Leon Hatton | Oct 2, 2018

There are no lifeguards. Swimming and boating are allowed. I have seen kayaks occasionally.

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Is the fishing pier open 24 hours?

Lionel Taylor | Oct 2, 2018
jose smith | Oct 2, 2018

The park is basically open sun rise to sun set. The closing hours for that day will be placed at the gate.

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The weather has been been a little crazy, but has anyone been at Ft Smallwood fishing in the last couple of days? What's biting if so?

Lamonte Porter | Oct 2, 2018
Matthew Borck | Oct 2, 2018

William Caboot you are joking right? Govern your own problems

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Anyone been fishing at Ft Smallwood in the last couple of days or weeks? If so, any luck.

Lamonte Porter | Oct 2, 2018
Jennifer Parks | Oct 2, 2018

Great park to swim at& have cookouts.If you plan on going on the weekends you better get there early for a good spot.

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Is the water quality good enough for swimming? Is there a fee? If so how much?

Lynn Heese | Oct 2, 2018
robert smith | Oct 2, 2018

Lynn Heese yes people swim there all the time its 6bucks for all day

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How is the fishing there round this time of the month

Sherwood Holland | Oct 2, 2018
Lamonte Porter | Oct 2, 2018

Are blood worms used for all the types of fish or cut bait? Do you bottom fish or what when you are fishing at Ft Smallwood? What's the recommended line lbs to use at Ft Smallwood.? I went out to Ft Smallwood today to see if anyone was fishing, but no luck. How do you fish for rock fish at Ft Smallwood?

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How is the crabbing

Reva Dimattei | Oct 2, 2017
Royal Legacy | Oct 2, 2017

Great

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