Gunpowder Falls State Park
Parkton, Maryland
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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 Parkton, Maryland
- Head northwest on Falls Glen Ct toward Falls Rd (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Falls Rd (0.9 mi)
- Turn left onto Bunker Hill Rd (0.6 mi)
- Turn right onto Masemore Rd (0.7 mi)
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