Rock Creek Regional Park
Park Manager’s Office
6700 Needwood Road
Derwood, Maryland 20855
Park Manager: 301-948-5053
Rock Creek Regional Park covers approximately 1800 acres and includes the beautiful 75-acre Lake Needwood and the picturesque 55-acre Lake Frank. Visitors can enjoy the park by meandering along 13 miles of trails through woodlands and along the lakeshores, picnicking, fishing, boating and viewing many species of resident wildlife. Picnic shelters can be reserved by contacting the Park Permits Office. Other park amenities include playgrounds, Needwood Boat Rental and Snack Bar, Meadowside Nature Center and lake tours on the Queen Needwood.
Hours: Sunrise to sunset, year round. Operational hours of other facilities based within the park will vary; please check listings for each facility.
Boating and Fishing
Meadowside Nature Center
Picnic Shelters
Trails
Archery Range
Needwood Golf Course
Important Phone Numbers
Help us make your visit as enjoyable as possible by adhering to the following recommendations:
- The park has multiple entrances. Please check which entrance will take you directly to the area of the park you plan to visit.
- Buses entering the park require access permits, which are issued by the Park Permits Office. Buses area not permitted in the park during weekends.
- County and park rules require that dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
- Alcohol beverages are not permitted in the park.
- Visitors to the park must follow M-NCPPC R nd Regulations, as well as any rule specific to a park facility or activity.
Boating and Fishing
Lake Needwood Boat Shop
15700 Needwood Lake Circle
Rockville, MD 20855
Boat Shop: 301-762-9500
Park visitors can rent canoes, rowboats and pedal boats or tour on the Queen Needwood pontoon boat between May –September. The boat shop also includes a snack bar. Hand carried boats can be launched and mooring is available. For more information on boat rentals, passes for private boats, and fishing, please view the complete Lake Needwood Boat Shop information.
back to topMeadowside Nature Center
5100 Meadowside Lane
Rockville, Maryland 20855
301-924-4141
The Meadowside Nature Center nature center provides interpretive programs on the natural and cultural history of the area through exhibits, workshops, naturalist-led programs, camps, and hikes. Please contact the nature center for hours of operation and complete program information.
back to topPicnic Shelters
The park has 18 picnic shelters, each accommodating up to 40 people. Shelters are reserved through the Park Permits Office. Shelters have grills and access to playgrounds, trails, archery, and other facilities. For more information on the shelters, fees, and guidelines for use, please see Recreational / Regional Picnic Shelters.
back to topTrails
Experience nature and wildlife while hiking over 13 miles of scenic trails at the park. Natural surface trails cover the Lake Needwood and Lake Frank areas. The Rock Creek Hiker Biker Trail is an asphalt surface and extends to the District of Columbia line. For maps and trail information, visit Rock Creek Trails.
back to topArchery Range
Located across from picnic area #3 on Beach Drive, the archery range provides sheltered target standards with measured shooting positions for 20 to 100 yards. The range is available first-come, first-served during normal park hours. Archers are permitted to use field points only and must provide their own targets.
back to topNeedwood Golf Course
6724 Needwood Road
Rockville, Maryland 20855
301-948-1075
The Needwood Golf Course is operated by the Montgomery County Revenue Authority. For more information go to www.montgomerycountygolf.com.
back to topImportant Phone Numbers
Park Managers Office |
301-948-5053 |
Boat Rental Recorded Message |
301-762-9500 |
Park Permits Silver Spring Office |
301-495-2525 |
Park Permits Germantown Office |
301-485-2480 |
Meadowside Nature Center |
301-924-4141 |
Park Police Non-Emergency |
301-949-8010 |
Park Police EMERGENCY |
301-949-3010 |
Montgomery Parks General Information |
301-495-2595 |
