Seneca Creek State Park

Maryland


The woods here hug Seneca Creek, which winds a twisty course to the Potomac. Miles of hiking and biking trails await, as well as boating opportunities in Seneca Creek, though if you're a horror-film buff, you may already be familiar with these woods – this is where 1999's The Blair Witch Project was filmed.

Maryland residents get discounted entry to the park.


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