Seneca Creek State Park

Category: State park in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Address: 11950 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA

Phone: +13019242127

Reviews

G ROMRO

Sep 22, 2022

excellent

Robert Moore

Sep 20, 2022

Very senenic and beautiful for hiking and walking or having a picnic.

Roswitha Ennema

Sep 19, 2022

Beautiful trail around the lake as well as nice, clean and shaded picknick areas.

Aidas Jasilionis

Sep 17, 2022

Large park, with trails along the water, many benches and picnic spots. Closes 7:15 at night, so don't get locked out. Rangers drive around the park and notify everyone before closing time. Kids will enjoy large and creative playground. It is made of used tires, some if which are huge and lots of fun for kids of all ages. There is a volleyball court, just bring your ball. As you roam around, you will stumble upon some interesting sites and objects, like agricultural art pieces. It is quiet and serene in the evening, great place for a relaxing walk.

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Questions & Answers

Have there been any Black Bear or Coyote sightings within the park's limits? Would visitors need to maintain safety regulations to prevent wildlife attacks? Thanks.

GEOfinity | Aug 3, 2022
Jeffrey S | Aug 3, 2022

I have not heard of any in the 5 years I've been in the area.

Is fishing allowed from shore and are there areas available for that?

Nathan Harvey | Oct 2, 2020
Nick | Oct 2, 2020

You can fish from shore. There aren't piers or docks but pretty much the entire shoreline is accessible

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Are there places to sit with friends if u are having a picnic.

loretta Nimoh | Oct 2, 2020
Matt Palmer | Oct 2, 2020

There are benches and tables pretty much anywhere you can park. Like every other state/national park

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What is required to celebrate a birthday?

Rakel Garcia | Oct 2, 2020
Benigno Ochoa | Oct 2, 2020

Arriving early earlier than everyone else in the morning can move your table away where you want to leave it ready. Choose your grill. Leave it with your charcoal.

Weird question, but wasn't the Blair Witch filmed here? And if so how would I get to the house that was built?

WarriorNMP | Oct 2, 2020
Erin Pickett | Oct 2, 2020

That house was located in granite, md..been razed no longer there

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how much does it cost to get in and canoe ride?

Maame Darko | Oct 3, 2018
Gerardo | Oct 3, 2018

There is no admission to the park from Monday through Friday. Canoes and Rowboats: $8/hour or $28/4 hours 2 Person Pedal Boats: $8/hour or $28/4 hours 1 or 2 Person Kayaks: $9/hour or $32/4 hours 4 Person Pedal Boats: $12/hour or $40/4 hours Pontoon boat tours: Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.: $2 per person (private tours available by reservation on weekdays only)

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Are any of the trails paved? which ones?

Sarah | Oct 3, 2018
Ji He | Oct 3, 2018

No paved trails. However, very walkable in a good weather. Just avoid the couple of days immediately after a rain.

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Is there electricity at the park? For the people renting a facility

Raffi G | Oct 3, 2018
John Frank | Oct 3, 2018

Yes

How full is it on a normal day? the lake

julie | Oct 3, 2018
Ekaterina Goryunova | Oct 3, 2018

Not very full

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Is there a path around the lake for walking?

Gregory Murphy | Oct 3, 2018
Nina Liakos | Oct 3, 2018

The Lakeshore Trail is one of five trails in the park. It is used by walkers, joggers, and cyclists. It takes about an hour and a half to walk it. You can park at the Boat Center or Kingfisher Overlook for easy access to this trail. N.B. Trails are not paved and can be a bit treacherous due to exposed tree roots which can trip an unsuspecting walker or jogger.

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Are there trails here to take a buggy or atv on

Haddon Baile | Oct 3, 2018
Haryl Linzau | Oct 3, 2018

Bicycle and hikeing only

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Can you hunt in the park?

David Barnes | Oct 3, 2017
Marjorie Lewis | Oct 3, 2017

No hunting here but other Montgomery County parks have managed deer hunting in season

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Can you swim here? If so, where specifically?

Siena Greaney | Aug 3, 2022
Ken Enecio | Aug 3, 2022

No. You can’t swim anywhere.

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What wildlife is there?

GEOfinity | Aug 3, 2022
Jeffrey S | Aug 3, 2022

Some birds, deer and small reptiles . There are a lot of trails outside of the main part where you might see something.

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Have there been any Black Bear, Coyote, or Red Fox sighting in or around the park? Thanks.

GEOfinity | Aug 3, 2022
Jerry’s Adventure | Aug 3, 2022

Haven’t seen any bears nor coyote during the summer, I assume they won’t come out much during the daytime

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Can I reserve the pontoon boat for a large group of Montgomery County Residents - either during the week or the weekend.

Dorothy Chanil | Aug 3, 2022
Hoe Park | Aug 3, 2022

I 've never tried it, so I don't know. But I am sure you can do it because I always see people on the boats there....

Do they have Pontoon rentals?

Sanath Kumar | Jul 4, 2022
El Teve | Aug 3, 2022

No, mostly paddle boat or canoe.

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Do we need reservations for BBQ if we only have 10-15 people? Where can we picnic? The reservation seems to be for large groups.

Zhuohong Xie | Jul 4, 2022
Jj Schools | Jul 4, 2022

On the weekends is $3 per person during the week day it's free and I suggest whoever is having the picnic to get there early as possible so you can have a good section it gets crowded really fast on the weekends. The earliest I suggest is around 8am on the weekends

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Do you know how much it costs to reserve an area for a celebration? And how much in advance?

Eunice Dominguez | Oct 2, 2021
fernando a morante | Oct 2, 2021

You only pay $ 10 per car and the space is ample, you don't need to reserve or pay for the space when you want to go see the place, it is something wonderful you will like it.

Is it wheelchair ♿ friendly

david gallaway | Oct 2, 2021
Nicolas Crouzier | Oct 2, 2021

Most areas are. Trails are for the most part not.

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How do I book a place for BBQ?

Sourabh Samaddar | Oct 2, 2021
Angela Fallas | Jul 4, 2022

I need a pavillion for a party of 150

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Can I use my own grill at this park?

Jorge Antonio | Oct 2, 2021
Ade Balogun | Oct 2, 2021

Yes

Is the gift shop open now during covid times? What are the hours?

Zachary Glorioso | Oct 2, 2021
Asma Jameel | Oct 2, 2021

No because of the situation still everything is closed

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Have bears been seen in the park

Carolyn Lambright-Davis | Oct 2, 2021
Abel Baez | Oct 2, 2021

I dont think so

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Dogs on leash?

elizabeth holliday | Oct 2, 2020
cinthya burgos | Oct 2, 2020

Yes, dogs goes with leash on.

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Can you swim in this lake?

Jill Dombrowski | Oct 2, 2020
Mike McCary | Oct 2, 2020

No but I saw people out on paddle boards that were "falling in"

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Are they renting canoeing

Ricky Ruler | Oct 2, 2020
Mike McCary | Oct 2, 2020

No the boat rental is closed you can bring your own boat there were paddle boards, kayaks and rafts when i was there on 7/3/2020

Can anyone confirm -- Entrance fee is May through October Saturdays and Sundays only?

Alicia Nichols | Oct 2, 2020
Guibson Prieto | Oct 2, 2020

Yes, weekdays are free, during all spring and summer time.

Is there a fee to play disk golf?

Jackie A | Oct 3, 2019
N Molina | Oct 3, 2019

there is only a fee for the entrance to the park.

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what time does the boat ramp open, can you put in at sunrise or do you have to wait till 8?

Scott Payne | Oct 3, 2019
Jassamine Redington | Oct 3, 2019

Sorry. You'll need to call the park.

How old do you have to bee to rent a canoe and how much is it?

David Mirsky | Oct 3, 2019
Chandi Mohanty | Oct 3, 2019

Not sure. You my search in search engines.

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Can you hunt for deer with firearms?

qwrt hialname | Oct 3, 2019
Johana Marroquin | Oct 3, 2019

No

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Do they offer tent camping?

Ashley | Oct 3, 2019
Bangbang Boogie | Oct 3, 2019

No

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Is there a admission charge to the park on Saturdays?

Penny Galentine | Oct 3, 2019
Connie Arce | Oct 3, 2019

Yes, $3

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What time does the park close?

Ramiro Rosas | Oct 3, 2019
Allison Greer | Oct 3, 2019

At dusk

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How does one reserve their picnic shelters? who to call or can we do it online?

Kaiser Saifudin | Oct 3, 2019
Amy Yates | Oct 3, 2019

https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/Seneca/Private-Picnic-and-Pavilions.aspx

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is fishing allowed in clipper lake?

Juan Modi | Oct 3, 2019
Nathan Harvey | Oct 2, 2020

Is fishing allowed from shore and are there areas to do that?

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Can you hire fishing equipment

Andy Jones | Oct 3, 2019
G. Eddie Patten, Sr | Oct 3, 2019

There is not an equipment store/vendor on site.

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How much is the admission on Sunday

Elsa Suárez-García | Oct 3, 2019
Blanca. | Oct 3, 2019

$ 3.00 adults and children under 12 years old do not pay

Can you get passport cancellation stamps here?

Allie Welsh | Oct 3, 2019
Allie Welsh | Oct 3, 2019

Just as an FYI. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Park_Passport_Stamps

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Do senior citizens get a discount to rent pavilions or entrance to Great Seneca Park? Also can music be played at low volume at Park?

Dorothy Offutt | Oct 3, 2019
Cadillac Deville | Oct 3, 2019

You can play music, but I'm not sure if there is a senior discount to rent pavilions.

Is there a campground it's in a Creek state park

Jeff Banks | Oct 3, 2019
Thomas Bostroem | Oct 3, 2019

No camping allowed at Seneca Creek State Park. Check this link on where you can camp in Maryland http://parkreservations.maryland.gov/

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Is the water safe for dogs to swim in? Could I throw a ball for my dog?

Allie Welsh | Oct 3, 2018
Eduardo Chavac | Oct 3, 2018

It is a very nice place to fish and walk with your puppy

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Is there a waterfall? If so, where is it located?

Christian Wright | Oct 3, 2018
Alan Zlotkowski | Oct 3, 2018

There is no waterfall located in Seneca Creek State Park. However, there are falls located nearby, at Great Falls on the Potomic River

Can you bring your own pinic table?

Aaliyah Smith | Oct 3, 2018
Charles Teets | Oct 3, 2018

Yes.

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Do we have to pay for parking? Can we take overthere our own grill?

Johana Castillo | Oct 3, 2018
John Darney | Oct 3, 2018

No charge 4 parking, not sure about the grill ,you can call n ask

Does it could hang hammocks?

Johana Castillo | Oct 3, 2018
Hunain Mehmood | Oct 3, 2018

Yes it can

Can we roast Meat inside the park?

Johana Castillo | Oct 3, 2018
JandT | Oct 3, 2018

As long as you use the park grill you should be fine.

Can we swim or nope

Jennifer delcid | Oct 3, 2018
Zareh Stephen | Oct 3, 2018

No

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Is swimming allowed?

Simtale Passiflora | Oct 3, 2018
Turki Alshehri | Oct 3, 2018

Swimming NO

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Can I fly my drone and take pictures? Are allow?

Cristian Gomez (Drone_AdventureChris) | Oct 3, 2018
Jordan | Oct 3, 2018

Remember there are private properties along the trail and you must respect the local airspace laws (i think its 250' above the roof line) and their privacy.

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Are there any fields for ball games? If there are, do they have to be reserved?

Doris Noemi Hernandez | Oct 3, 2018
John Frank | Oct 3, 2018

There is a crude baseball field with a backstop behind home. After you go in take your first left and you'll see it on your left. Contact the park to reserve.

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Is this is the exact place in which the balir witch project had shoot

Rahul Beats | Oct 3, 2018
Paul Gunther | Oct 3, 2018

It was filmed in Burkittsville, MD

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How many miles is the lake shore hiking path?

Melissa McElderry | Oct 3, 2018
nanu panday | Oct 3, 2018

Around 3.5 miles

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Dollar store in area

marie Dailey | Oct 3, 2018
Jeffrey S | Oct 3, 2018

There are at least 2 within a couple miles. The closest is one behind Lake Forest mall.

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