South Mountain State Park

South Mountain State Park
View from the Annapolis Rock Overlook,
found in the central part of the park
South Mountain State Park
Location in Maryland
LocationFrederick and Washington counties, Maryland, United States
Nearest townBoonsboro, Maryland
Coordinates39°33′39″N 77°35′5″W / 39.56083°N 77.58472°W / 39.56083; -77.58472
Area7,754 acres (3,138 ha)
Elevation1,762 ft (537 m)
Administered byMaryland Department of Natural Resources
DesignationMaryland state park

South Mountain State Park is a public recreation area that runs for nearly the entire length of South Mountain through Washington and Frederick counties in Maryland. The state park is contiguous with several other national, state and local parks on the mountain, including the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Gathland State Park, Washington Monument State Park, Greenbrier State Park and Pen Mar County Park.

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