Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

Cecil · Maryland Department of Natural Resources

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Driving Directions:Fairgrounds: In Cecil County, take exit 100 off Interstate 95 North and follow Rt. 272 North toward Rising Sun. Take a right on Rt. 273 and follow to the intersection of Rts. 273 and 213. Proceed straight through the traffic light, entrances to the Tea Barn, racetrack, fairgrounds, Walls Activity Hall, equestrian camping area and riding stables will appear on your right. Office and Maintenance Shop Directions: From the Rt. 273/Rt. 213 intersection, travel east on Rt. 273 one half mile to Entrance Road #3. Turn right and make an immediate left on Ranger Skinner Drive. Turn left on Kennel/Training Center Road. Travel one-half mile and turn right on Tawes Drive. Office is located at the corner of Tawes Drive and Training Center Road. The maintenance shop is located just down Tawes Drive from the Office. Directions to Honor System Parking Lots for Day Use: NOTE: Street addresses are included for GPS navigation, and all are located in Elkton, Maryland. Hours of Operation: Sunrise to sunset Certain activities are permitted outside of the regular park hours (e.g. fishing, hunting where permitted). Please check with the park before your visit if you plan to engage in an activity which requires you to be in the park before or after the posted hours. For more information, please call our park office at 410-398-1246, Monday- Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. or email [email protected] Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area schedules and hosts a wide variety of special events each year, ranging from Equestrian Shows and Competitions based out of the Fair Hill Fairgrounds and Foxcatcher Arena, to community and agricultural fundraisers, workshops, and festivals centered around the Walls Activity Hall and surrounding fairgrounds facilities. Field and trail based event

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