Seneca Creek State Park
Maryland

Seneca Creek State Park

Available Activities
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Horseback Riding
Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026

Seneca Creek State Park spans 6,300 acres in Montgomery County with 50+ miles of trails and the 90-acre Clopper Lake—a peaceful escape near DC!

Trails

TrailDetails
🥾 Clopper Lake Loop3.3mi easy, lake views
🚴 Seneca Creek Greenway16.2mi multi-use
🐴 Schaeffer FarmEquestrian & MTB loops

Clopper Lake

InfoDetails
🌊 Size90 acres
🚣 BoatsElectric motors, hand-launch
🎣 FishLargemouth bass, sunfish, carp
🏊 SwimmingNot permitted

FAQ

Is camping available?

No camping at Seneca Creek—day-use only. Nearby camping at Cunningham Falls or Greenbrier SP.

🌲 DC Metro’s Nature Escape

Visit MD DNR.

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Last updated: February 20, 2026

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