Monocacy Natural Resource Management Area, Dickerson: Photos, Reviews & Location

Preserve with wilderness & streams offers hunting & unmarked trails for hiking & horse riding.

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#4 of 4 Tourist attractions in Dickerson

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.47

4.0 km from the center of Dickerson

Rating breakdown

5 ★60%
4 ★27%
3 ★8%
2 ★1%
1 ★3%

221 Dickerson Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842, United States

dnr.maryland.gov

+1 301-924-2127

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Monocacy Natural Resource Management Area?: Monocacy Natural Resource Management Area is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 73 reviews.
How does Monocacy Natural Resource Management Area rank in Dickerson?: Monocacy Natural Resource Management Area is #4 of 4 Tourist attractions in Dickerson by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Monocacy Natural Resource Management Area located?: 221 Dickerson Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842, United States — 4.0 km from the center of Dickerson.
How can I contact Monocacy Natural Resource Management Area?: Phone: +1 301-924-2127 · Website: dnr.maryland.gov

Reviews (8)

Rob Brigham 2023 Aug 29

Really cool area. Needs some litter clean up based on my last visit here, but obviously a beautiful place aside from that.

Christine S 2023 Jun 02

Monocacy Natural Resource Management Area

This is primarily an easy hike, though it's advisable to bring a pair of water shoes because there's a couple of places you may have to cross the creek. But it's beautiful scenery and I like that the hike is right next to the creek.

mei brown 2023 Apr 11

Great day hike area along with the river

greg askew 2022 Jul 07

This is a great trail to really get away and there aren't many people around. The trailhead at the end of Ed Sears is a good starting point, and recently cleared :-) although the grass is a bit high at the start (1/2 mile), so bring your bug spray! Bikes are probably ok? but be prepared to dismount.

Sean DeFrehn 2022 Feb 18

We used to call this place the petrified forest but it's gotten better over the years. This is a decent wildlife Management area. There's a higher than average level of hunting pressure but still a few deer and other game. The problem is there are a lot of non hunters that use the area for dog walks and hikes even on the first day of firearms season. I've talked with a few trying to nicely warn then for their own safety but they didn't care.

Jacob Holtz 2021 Jun 21

Great place to put in if you're gonna float down to the Potomac. Not a great fishing spot, but you can wet a line and hope. There are some trails too but I havent explored them yet.

Stephen Barron 2020 Nov 14

Very quiet area with ample places to fish. Parking was very simple right outside of the trail head. Limited area I’d say no lore that 20 cars could park there. Bridge goes right next to it where the water is relatively rapid flowing. Easy to get down to water. Don’t try to take the trail then cut back over for fishing the brush is 80% thorns and spike bushes and you’ll get bogged down quick. Couple kayakers went by otherwise very quiet and peaceful. Didn’t catch anything but I’m a fly fish rookie and only had a couple hours. Water was very clear and refreshing.