State Park · Maryland, United States
Gambrill State Park
Gambrill State Park is a state park in Maryland, United States, covering 1,209 acres (489 ha), established in 1934.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Frederick, Maryland, United States |
| Area | 1,209 acres (489 ha) |
| Established | 1934 |
| Coordinates | 39.4733° N, 77.4919° W |
| Managed by | Maryland state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Gambrill State Park
Gambrill State Park is a Maryland state park located on Catoctin Mountain near the city of Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland. The park is known for the dramatic views of the surrounding area that can be seen from stone overlooks built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The park is operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Frederick, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the city of Frederick |
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 36.6 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 48.6 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 49.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Maryland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gambrill State Park?
Gambrill State Park is in Maryland, United States (39.4733° N, 77.4919° W).
When was Gambrill State Park established?
Gambrill State Park was established in 1934, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Gambrill State Park?
Gambrill State Park covers 1,209 acres (489 ha).
How do I get to Gambrill State Park?
The nearest town is Frederick, Maryland. near the city of Frederick.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Maryland_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Maryland state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambrill_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).