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# Smallwood State Park

Charles · Maryland Department of Natural Resources

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

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

[Official park information](https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/southern/smallwood.aspx)

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

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

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.54483&lon=-77.1816)

## About Smallwood State Park

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.

## Activities & facilities

[Fishing ↗](https://marylandparks.org/activities/fishing)[Camping ↗](https://marylandparks.org/activities/camping)[Picnicking ↗](https://marylandparks.org/activities/picnicking)

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

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/southern/smallwood.aspx)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### How to read park closures & visitor notices

Check the affected area, source, dates, and last verification before planning a Maryland park visit.

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.

Read the guide](https://marylandparks.org/guides/planning-a-maryland-park-day)

## 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

- [Maryland DNR lands](https://mdgeodata.md.gov/imap/rest/services/Environment/MD_ProtectedLands/FeatureServer/0) · Oct 15, 2026

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