Green Ridge State Forest

Directly adjacent to the canal for nearly 18 miles is Green Ridge State Forest. At 47,560 acres, Green Ridge is the largest contiguous block of public land in Maryland – […]

Big Pool

A natural pool, known as Big Pool, begins at mile 112.1. At roughly 1.5 miles long, it was a convenient turning point for canal boats. Big Pool is a natural […]

Dickerson Conservation Park

Dickerson Conservation Park provides opportunities for quiet enjoyment of the natural environment. The 304-acre park sits next to the Potomac River and the C&O Canal just south of the boundary between Montgomery […]

Seneca Creek State Park

As Seneca Creek splashes its way toward the Potomac, the stream basin is home to a wide range of attractions and outdoor activities. Seneca Creek State Park is a 6,300-acre […]

McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area

Hikers, naturalists, bird-watchers, and hunters can all enjoy the 300 acres of preserved woods, fields, and wetlands that is the McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area. McKee-Beshers is known for its deliberately […]

Dierssen Waterfowl Sanctuary

If you’re looking for a quiet place to see a wide variety of waterfowl and other wildlife, grab your binoculars and walk along the pond at Dierrson Waterfowl Sanctuary. Donated […]

Francis Scott Key Park