Gambrill State 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.
| Gambrill State Park | |
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Vista from one of the park's stone overlooks. | |
Location in Maryland | |
| Location | Frederick County, Maryland, United States |
| Nearest city | Frederick, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39°28′43″N 77°29′29″W |
| Area | 1,207 acres (4.88 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,549 ft (472 m) |
| Designation | Maryland state park |
| Established | 1934 |
| Administrator | Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Gambrill State Park |
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