Cascade Lake
Hampstead, Maryland
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Fees: Yes, see web site
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Hampstead, Maryland
- Head east on Shiloh Ave toward Hanover Pike/S Main St (36 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Hanover Pike/S Main St (0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto MD-482 W/Westminster StContinue to follow MD-482 W(0.7 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto MD-482/Hampstead Bypass/Hampstead Mexico RdContinue to follow MD-482/Hampstead Mexico Rd(1.0 mi)
- Turn right onto Snydersburg Rd (0.7 mi)
- Sharp rightDestination will be on the right(233 ft)
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