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Smallwood State Park

Charles · Maryland Department of Natural Resources

A place to get outside.

Certain activities are permitted outside regular park hours (e.g., fishing, boat launch). Please check with the park before your visit if you plan to engage in an activity that requires you to be in the park before or after the posted hours. When using GPS to find Smallwood State Park, please enter the park name instead of the park address into the search bar. From Route 301 South (La Plata):Take Route 301 South to La Plata. Turn right (west) onto Route 225 and continue to the intersection with Route 224. At the traffic light, turn left (south) onto Route 224. The park entrance is approximately 3 miles ahead on the right. From Route 210 South (Indian Head): Take Route 210 South and turn left (east) onto Route 225. Continue to the intersection with Route 224. At the traffic light, turn right (south) onto Route 224. The park entrance is approximately 3 miles ahead on the right.

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

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