Gambrill State Park

Gambrill State Park
Vista from one of the park's stone overlooks.
Map showing the location of Gambrill State Park
Map showing the location of Gambrill State Park
Location in Maryland
LocationFrederick County, Maryland, United States
Nearest cityFrederick, Maryland
Coordinates39°28′43″N 77°29′29″W / 39.47861°N 77.49139°W / 39.47861; -77.49139[1]
Area1,207 acres (4.88 km2)[2]
Elevation1,549 ft (472 m)[1]
DesignationMaryland state park
Established1934
AdministratorMaryland Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteGambrill State Park

Gambrill State Park is a public recreation area located on Catoctin Mountain near the city of Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland. The state park is known for the dramatic views of the surrounding area that can be seen from stone overlooks built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The park is operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.[3]

  1. ^ a b "Gambrill State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
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