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# Sideling Hill Creek State Park

Maryland · Maryland Department of Natural Resources

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: Maryland Department of Natural Resources

**Address**: 11110 Ziegler Road SE Hancock, MD 21750

**Telephone**: [301-842-2155](tel:3018422155)

**Hours**: April - October: 8 am to Sunset; November - March: 10 am to Sunset

[Official park information](https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/Sideling-Hill-Creek.aspx)[Reservations](https://parkreservations.maryland.gov/)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## About Sideling Hill Creek State Park

Sideling Hill Creek State Park (SHCSP) is 514 acres of mountainous forest land. The Potomac River Overlook provides a majestic view of the Potomac River valley and picnic tables to enjoy the wildlife and scenery. The park provides a haven for 30 species listed as rare in Maryland. These species include butterflies, freshwater mussels, bats, and numerous plants. Sideling Hill Creek is a stocked trout stream that begins in Pennsylvania and runs 21.9 miles to the Potomac River. The park's wealth of natural and cultural resources, and its geography and physical resources make it an ideal location for a variety of activities and outdoor recreation. Returned to Maryland State Park Service’s stewardship in 2021, a master plan aims to minimize alterations to the property, so the appearance of the landscape will change very little when the plan is fully implemented. Maryland State Parks are “Trash Free”. Please practice “Leave No Trace” principles and take your trash with you when you leave.

## Activities & facilities

[Picnicking ↗](https://marylandparks.org/activities/picnicking)

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### How to read park closures & visitor notices

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Read the guide](https://marylandparks.org/guides/understanding-park-notices)[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Pests, treatments & Maryland park visits

Understand pest notices, treatment schedules, and the difference between regional guidance and a documented park impact.

Read the guide](https://marylandparks.org/guides/pests-and-park-visits)[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Plan a Maryland park day

A practical sequence for choosing a park, checking access, reading the forecast, and finding official visitor information.

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## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 15, 2026.

- [Maryland state park directory](https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/parkmap.aspx) · Oct 15, 2026

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