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Lake Needwood, Rock Creek Regional Park
Park · Derwood, Maryland
Nestled within Rock Creek Regional Park in Derwood, Maryland, Lake Needwood is a serene 75-acre lake offering seasonal boat rentals including rowboats, canoes, and kayaks. The lake is stocked with fish for catch-and-release angling, and paved trails along the shoreline connect to the larger Rock Creek Trail system. A nature center, picnic areas, and playgrounds make it an ideal family destination in Montgomery County, just minutes from the D.C. suburbs.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lake Needwood, Rock Creek Regional Park?
- Lake Needwood, Rock Creek Regional Park is a park in Derwood, Maryland.
- Can you swim at Lake Needwood, Rock Creek Regional Park?
- There is no fixed answer for Lake Needwood, Rock Creek Regional Park: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Lake Needwood, Rock Creek Regional Park in Derwood, Maryland. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
- How is Lake Needwood, Rock Creek Regional Park rated?
- Lake Needwood, Rock Creek Regional Park in Derwood, Maryland has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 1329 reviews.
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