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Seneca Creek State Park Information

Location:
Montgomery County

Seneca Creek State Park
11950 Clopper Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Contact:
​301-924-2127​
E-mail Seneca Creek State Park

Driving Directions:
From Washington, D.C, Virginia and points south: Take I-270 north towards Frederick, Maryland. Take Exit 10, Clopper Road (Route 117). Turn right at the light at the bottom of the ramp. The park is approximately 2 miles on the left.

From points north: Take I-270 south towards Washington, D.C., take Exit 11 (MD Route 124 west). Turn right at the light at the bottom of the ramp. At the second light, turn right onto Clopper Road (Route 117). The park is approximately 1.5 miles on the left.

Hours of Operation:
8 a.m. to sunset, March-October

10 a.m. to sunset, November-February

Hunting Policy:
  • General hunting permitted in 1,000 acre designated hunting area
  • Archery-only hunting for deer permitted in 2,000 acre designated hunting area
  • Managed shotgun deer hunting program in the Clopper area - lottery system to select hunters - Managed Hunt Permit required to participate in the hunt (not required to participate in the lottery)
  • Shotgun-only hunting for deer permitted in the Schaeffer Farm area - Managed Hunt Permit/free WHS permit/reservation required
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Pet Policy:
Pets are allowed in Seneca Creek State Park.