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2013 Reservation/Transaction Fees:

In addition to the park facility use fee, there is a nightly reservation/transaction fee. Internet reservations, the per night fee is $4.56. Call Center, the per night fee is $4.61. Walk-In transactions at the park, the per night fee is $4.51. Reservation/Transaction Fees are Non-Refundable.


Cancellation Fee Policy Change-Effective May 1, 2013:

To better serve our Maryland Park Service customers, we are changing our cancellation policy to a reservation cancellation service charge of $6 per reservation; except for Assateague Island State Park, which will remain at $6 per night.


ROCKS STATE PARK, MD

Status: Open through Thu Oct 31 2013   Season Dates
Max reservation window: Wed May 21 2014   Later Dates
3 site(s) found
ALL (3)
Shelters (3)

Description

The first land purchases for what is now Rocks State Park began in 1951. Originally slated to be Deer Creek State Park, these were the first land purchases made by the State of Maryland for the express purpose of creating a park.Rocks has 855 acres of forests and massive boulders rising above Deer Creek. The King and Queen Seat, once a ceremonial gathering place of the Susquehannock Indians, is a natural 190 foot rock outcrop. This cliff, reached by scenic trails, affords a view of the rolling hills and farmland of Harford County. Also preserved on park property are many structural remains from the days when the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad wound its way through Rocks, helping the farms and quarries of Northern Harford County to prosper. Deer Creek is popular for fishing and tubing. Secluded glens along its shores offer ideal spots for relaxation.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Canoeing
  • Deer Creek Wadding
  • Electricity
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Recreation Programs
  • Restrooms
  • Tubing

Alerts and Important Information

MD-24 Closure

MD-24 (Rocks Road) within Rocks State Park will be closed for construction starting in May 2013. The closure will be on MD-24 between Rocks Chrome Hill Road and Saint Clair Bridge Road. This will affect park visitors traveling northbound on MD-24.

ALTERNATE ROUTE:

From Northbound MD-24, turn LEFT onto MD-23 West.

In 4.8 miles, turn RIGHT onto Baldwin Mill Road/MD-165 North.

In 1.3 miles, continue onto MD-165 North/Federal Hill Road.

in 4.6 miles, turn RIGHT onto St. Clair Bridge Road. Once inside the park, Hills Grove Picnic Area will be on your left,

Rock Ridge Picnic Area will be on your right, and Wilson's Picnic Area will be on your left.

Alerts and Important Information:

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.63778, -76.41083
39°38'16"N, 76°24'39"W

The Park is located in Harford County about 30 miles north of Baltimore and 8 miles northwest of Bel Air on Route 24. From Baltimore, take I-95 north to Route 24 exit. Continue north on Route 24 through Bel Air, Rock Spring, and Forest Hill. The Park is located approximately 5 miles north of Forest Hill. Turn left on St. Clair Bridge Road. All picnic areas and pavilions are located off this road.

Wilsons Picnic Area A is the 1st picnic area along St. Clair Bridge and is .1 miles on the right hand side.

Rock Ridge Picnic Area B is the 2nd picnic area and is .7 miles on the left hand side.

Hills Grove Area C is the 3rd picnic area and is 1 mile on the right hand side.


Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

ROCKS STATE PARK
3318 Rocks Chrome Hill Road
JARRETTSVILLE MD 21084

Phone Number:

Information: 4105577994