Gaithersburg · Montgomery County, MD

Outdoors in Gaithersburg

Scout analyzed 68 Gaithersburg places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.

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Typical spend

$10

Typical visit

1.5 hr

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Black Hill Regional Park

This park is suitable for a half-day family or solo outdoor adventure, offering trails, playgrounds, and lake activities like fishing or boat rentals. Expect a low cost unless renting equipment, and it pairs well with packing a picnic.

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$0–$20 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

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Laytonia Recreational Park

Laytonia Recreational Park is a free outdoor space ideal for a casual family outing or solo stroll. Plan for a 1.5-hour visit, perhaps paired with a picnic or a nearby coffee run.

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$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

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Seneca Creek State Park

Seneca Creek State Park offers a day of outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. It's a good primary destination for families or solo adventurers, typically costing minimal to moderate fees for entry, and you can spend several hours exploring.

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$0–$10 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

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Rachel Carson Conservation Park

Rachel Carson Conservation Park is ideal for a few hours of hiking or nature exploration, costing nothing to enter. It pairs well with a picnic or a visit to a nearby small town for food afterward.

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$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

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Bohrer Park

Bohrer Park is suitable for a casual outdoor activity, offering walking paths, picnic spots, and mini-golf. It can be a standalone outing for 1-2 hours, costing low to moderate depending on activities like mini-golf.

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$0–$10 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking