Gambrill State Park

Gambrill State Park
Vista
Vista from one of the park's stone overlooks.
Gambrill State Park is located in Maryland
Gambrill State Park
Gambrill State Park
Location in Maryland
LocationFrederick County, Maryland, United States
Nearest cityFrederick, Maryland
Coordinates39°27′42″N 77°29′42″W / 39.46167°N 77.49500°W / 39.46167; -77.49500[1]
Area1,209 acres (489 ha)[2]
Elevation1,552 ft (473 m)[1]
Established1934
Administered byMaryland Department of Natural Resources
DesignationMaryland state park
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata
View of a creek in the 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 "High Knob". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
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