Great place to walk and enjoy lake views - plenty of parking in lots near the pavilions, boat dock,…read morespillway, and on the side of the road leading up to the lake. Many benches and a hardscape patio-type area near the boat dock. There are lots of areas with gentle slopes down to the lake for fishing or just skipping stones in the water. There are kayaks, canoes, and paddle boats for rent. The lake is surprisingly easy to get to from Rockville using Gude and Southlawn, and not crowded at all. A great spot for an urban escape!

Do you need to find a happy place or do you need to unwind from electronics?! Look no further. One…read moreof the nicest trails in MOCO ... its a very easy path. Not that many steep hills. Depending on time of year, you can rent boat..or canoe. You can see different types of birds here if your a bird watcher. You can plan a nice picnic here too. There are a few different entrances. The most convenient one for me is off Needwood Rd or you can enter from Avery Rd.

Love coming here and doing walks, plus the scenery is great - huge lake. On my recent visit I went…read morewalking with a friend - off the beaten path. Also, took a short visit through the Discovery Center (my first time inside) - will have to check it out another time. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to this park as it is one of my favorites in the county. Visited November 2024

Enjoyed a wonderful barbecue here. The park is large and it's beautiful. We had a picnic pavilion…read moreright next to a playground. The facilities are well maintained here.

Seneca Creek State Park…read more Location: 11950 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Restrooms: several buildings restrooms around the park area. Accessibility: strollers and wheelchairs accessible in most part Information: dnr.maryland.gov Here is the season hours: * In Season: April 1st- October 31st (excluding holidays) * Monday-Friday 9 AM - 8 PM ET * Saturday & Sunday 9 AM - 3 PM ET * Off Season: November 1st- March 31st (excluding holidays) * Monday-Friday 9 AM - 5 PM ET A beautiful park, with scenic views from everywhere you stand. We enjoyed the lake part, where you can see the measurements board across the lake and guess what is the board color? It's rainbow color. It's very zen experience when we're enjoying the view by the lake, it's like the time stops just for you to maximize the experience! We didn't check on the trails yet due to rain when we visited but will definitely check out the park again, especially for the fall color! #senecacreekstatepark #mocomd #preservefootprints

Absolutely beautiful park, well maintained trails around the lake, ample parking, friendly ranger…read morestaff, and just a great place to be. Some friends and I went for a hike on a Sunday morning and while the website says they might charge you a few dollars for parking, we didn't see anyone at the gate house and no one asked us. At the Ranger station, the bathrooms were very clean, quite warm actually, and there was a couple of interesting habitat exhibits. Just a really well run state park with lots of activities. They even had a station where you can get free firewood, and build a little fire.

I've been to Lake Needwood twice and both times I've had a wonderful outdoor experience. The first…read moretime, my wife and I did the trail and it was not challenging but very relaxing. You're on the outskirts of the lake so it's always nice to see the water through the trees. We also went kayaking and it was a wonderful experience and fairly priced - we were on the water for about two hours. The second time we went we went with a group of friends and we rented a row boat for the whole day ($50). It was definitely worth it since we were on the water from 10:30 am - 5:30 pm. The staff was very nice as well because we were able to dock the boat to go to our car and get some things we forgot. You're also allowed to fish - on a boat or kayak or on land - and I would recommend to come in early in the day or late in the day to actually catch some fish. If you're in the DMV area and need an escape from DC, or just want to admire nature, come here - by yourself or with your friends/family. There's something for everyone.

Enjoyed kayaking at Lake Needwood. Easy to launch when you bring your own kayak. Make sure to…read morebring a hat if your staying out for a long time trail is also very good.

Loved this hike! Beautiful foliage and you can take the lake view hike…read more It's beautiful and not too strenuous. It's about 5 miles round trip. I was staying at Rio in Gaithersburg and it was only a 15 minute drive. Highly recommend. Great to be in nature and gorgeous this time of year.

This park is such a lovely place for all ages. Plenty of trails and along the water, it's very…read moretherapeutic and relaxing. I did 5 miles and I didn't even scratch the surface. Great for dogs too. As a dog owner, if you know that your dog does not understand your commands and you don't know how they will react with others, please do not approach other dogs. Please spread awareness about pets, some dogs do not like other dogs and you cannot force them to like them. Protect their boundaries because you are their only advocate.

Kyacking here over the summer was amazing. The water clear and clean. Never crowded and an…read moreenjoyable day with beautiful views!

This is the largest lake in Montgomery County. It is one of my favorite places to go out on my…read morekayak. Being as large as it is, there is quite a lot to see. There are two canoe trails (suitable for kayaks as well!). The shoreline is full of interesting birds. Down at the spot where Ten Mile Creek flows into the lake, I have floated right over the top of some enormous snapping turtles. During the summer, this is quite a popular place to be. There is a concession that rents boats for only $8 per hour. But the lake is big enough that it does not seem crowded. My boat is a bit tight for two people, so I often use this concession when I want to take a friend with me. Boaters should beware and make certain they have a permit attached to their boat. You can get a daily permit for $5 at either of the two boat launch sites. You can buy a seasonal pass at the visitor's center. Also beware if you own an inflatable boat (like I do). Your boat must have at least three separate air chambers or it is not allowed on the lake. This lake has probably become my favorite paddling spot. Unlike Clopper Lake, I have not yet found this lake's secret turtle hiding spot. But the sheer size of the lake makes it hard to get tired of Little Seneca Lake.

This a really nice park in the middle of a Rockville neighborhood, walking distance from College…read moreGardens Elementary School. Had my daughter's birthday party here a few weeks ago, the kids LOVED it! It also has a large covered pavilion with picnic tables and more uncovered picnic tables on the grass with some grills near-by. Lovely lake and walk-way around it, just watch your step (the geese like to mark their territory).

I've now gone a couple of times and I'd recommend anyone looking to do something fun to come here!…read moreI did the Treetop Adventure both times and was pleased with my experience. The entire experience probably took me 2 hours to get through both times. There are a total of 6 sites to go through filled with ziplines, ropes courses and obstacles. After going through the orientation and the first site walk through, you're pretty much on your own! There are instructors walking around monitoring from a distance but that's all. I like that there are water stations at the beginning of each site. The instructors are all friendly and helpful. Like I said, I had a great time and would recommend it to anyone interested in doing something fun!

Took my teenage son here for his birthday a few weeks ago. We had a lot of fun climbing through…read moreobstacles and zip lining. Friendly staff and well organized.

I have wonderful memories of this place. What not to love?!…read more Countless of BBQ with my family and friends. My littles would love coming here and love going on the trains or carousel or the picnics we would have when I was a sahm. So many nice comminuty events held here etc. The parks been through a lot of renovations. One section has really clean bathrooms and there's an exercise stations which is geared for most ages. There's a part here that will connect you to Brookside Gardens. The park is very well maintained.

This park was so much fun. Great play equipment, lot of pavilions, and plenty of places for adults…read moreto hang out in the shade. There was not a lot of shade on the actual park and my kids got hot, but Kona ice was in the parking lot so they were happy about it. We also rode the carousel which was fun. $4 a rider and adults have to pay to assist their little under the 42 inch height requirement. The train was the same, but it was closed for repair the day I was there. The biggest downfall was I could only find portapotties. However, this park was a lot of fun to visit for a day.

Begrudgingly, I am rating Lake Fairfax with 4 stars. Let me preface by saying I am not an…read more"outdoor-sy" type of gal. Spas and sparkling rosé...more my speed, but I am always up for different experiences. Having said that...I've experienced it, and umm...with mosquito bites still itching, this was cool...not sure if I would say, "yes" again. While he set up the tents, I went to grab a margarita. Upon my return, I was impressed with the setup. Who knew camping could be "chic"? lol. After sending my daughter pics, she said it was, "glamping," not "camping." Lol Honestly, I enjoyed. Just hated the bugs. I love to read. If you do too, bring a good book. The camping ground is spacious. You're assigned a lot where you set up your tent(s). Seems like he had the entire gamut -- blow up couch, blow up bed, portable grill, speakers for music, bug repellent, food, and libations ;-) You will hear everything that is nature at night. I swear I heard a fox howling/barking. All-in-all, it was a cool experience...five days later, still itching from those bites. Oh! There's a water park too...arrive early to get in because they do have a capacity limit.

Wayyyyy back in the day, my dad bought a RV, and the one place that I can explicitly remember us…read moregoing, was Lake Fairfax Park. I also remember having a great time on the lake paddle boating and swimming in the big "L" shaped pool. Fast forward decades later, I have taken a liking to camping. I still consider myself a novice, and over the last 3yrs, I have accumulated some cool stuff. I have an annual camping trip with a large group next month, but I wanted to do a small intimate trip to one of my favorite childhood places. I must say, Lake Fairfax has one big change from when I was a child. It now has a HUGE waterpark that has giganic water slides as soon as you enter. I was a little disappointed to hear from the check-in Park attendant, who had the personality of a disinterested teenager, that the L shaped pool I referenced was no longer there. My picture of laying poolside or chillin in the pool were shattered, because with waterparks, comes tons and tons of young kids.. and honestly, I would just rather not..LOL! Once we made it to our assigned camping lot, I was super pleased at how close we were to the extremely clean rest rooms that were equipped with showers. The camping site was noticeably quiet, almost library quiet, so that suprised me a little. I didn't want to disrupt the flow, so I kept my speaker at a low level. :) All in all, I had a memorable experience at Lake Fairfax Park and I can definitely see myself coming back sometime next Spring/Summer!!