Smallwood State Park
Smallwood State Park is a Maryland state park located on Mattawoman Creek near Marbury, Charles County, Maryland. It stands 3 mi southwest of Indian Head. Records date it to 1958.
A museum, 3 mi southwest of Indian Head
Indian Head is the nearest base
Indian Head is 3 miles northeast, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 60 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–80°. When to go ↓
Established in 1958
Smallwood State Park dates from 1958. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Smallwood State Park
Smallwood State Park is a Maryland state park located on Mattawoman Creek near Marbury, Charles County, Maryland. The park preserves Smallwood's Retreat, the plantation home of former Continental Army officer and governor of Maryland, Major General William Smallwood. The park's 984 acres (398 ha) include a marina, boat ramps, picnicking facilities, campsites, cabins, trails, and nature center.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1958
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Places to stay near Smallwood State Park
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Washington (247) and Alexandria (44).
- 1White House
- 2Washington Monument
- 3Arlington National Cemetery
- 4United States Triumphal Arch
- 5Smithsonian Institution
- 6Lincoln Memorial
- 7Northwest Stadium
- 8Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Washington
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
693,645 people
26 mi north of Smallwood
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Smallwood | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 26 mi north | 40 min | 247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 693,645 | $737K | D− |
| Alexandria | 19 mi north | 30 min | 44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 160,662 | $735K | C |
| Arlington | 23 mi north | 35 min | 58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 236,254 | $895K | — |
| Indian Head | 3 mi northeast | 5 min | 6 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 4,202 | $304K | — |
| Montclair | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 9 7 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 22,387 | $578K | — |
| Potomac Mills | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 8 8 hotels | 5,741 | $583K | — |
| Leesylvania | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 5 5 hotels | 21,632 | $532K | — |
| Woodbridge | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 motel | 43,945 | $422K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
Places worth adding lie within 30 miles.
Big draw125 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw224 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw323 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw424 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw525 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw624 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw730 mi Stadium & arenaNorthwest Stadium
Big draw823 mi LandmarkTomb of the Unknown SoldierPhoto credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain · Northwest Stadium: Maryland GovPics, CC BY 2.0 · Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Arlington National Cemetery, Public domain
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Questions about Smallwood
What town is Smallwood State Park near?
Indian Head, MD, about 3 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Smallwood State Park?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–80°.
How far is Smallwood State Park from Baltimore?
About 60 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Smallwood State Park?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 22 miles away.
Where should I stay near Smallwood State Park?
Washington (26 mi, 247 places to stay), Alexandria (19 mi, 44 places to stay) and Arlington (23 mi, 58 places to stay).
What locals in Indian Head say
There are no tips yet, so start one in Indian Head’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.