Hours and Directions
20926 Lake Ridge Drive
Boyds, Maryland 20841
Visitor Center Staff: 301-528-3488
Naturalist Staff: 301-528-3493
Visitor Center Hours
Due to fiscal constraints, Black Hill Visitor Center must reduce operational hours.
The Visitor Center will be open, thanks to volunteers ~
Monday - Wednesday ~ 12 Noon - 5 p.m.
12 Noon - 2:30 pm Thursday only.
Saturdays & Sundays ~ 12 Noon - 5 pm
The center will be opened by the Naturalist Staff for patrons of programs listed in the Montgomery County Guide or ParkPASS.org. Call 301-528-3492 if you have any questions.
Interpretive programs are offered year-round for families and individuals of all ages,
from preschoolers to seniors. In addition, during the school year, educational programs
are offered to schools, home-schoolers, scouts, and other organized groups.
To reach the Naturalist Staff concerning group programs, please call 301-528-3491.
We have a special volunteer opportunity at the visitor center, click here to learn more!
Park Hours
November 1 - February 28 ~ 7:00 a.m. to official sunset
March 1 - October 31 ~ 6:00 a.m. - official sunset
Directions
From North
- Take I-270 to exit 18, Rte 121 (Clarksburg Rd.)
- take 121 southwest toward Boyds.
- Drive 1.5 miles to West Old Baltimore Rd. (there will be a sign to the park).
- Take a sharp left onto West Old Baltimore Rd. (The turn is on a curve; exercise caution.)
- Continue for 1 mile to the Park entrance on your right.
- Follow Lake Ridge Drive 1.8 miles to the Visitor Center, on your right.
From South
- Take I-270 to exit 16, Father Hurley Blvd.
- Go east to Route 355 and turn left.
- Go 1 mile and turn left onto West Old Baltimore Road.
- Follow to Park entrance on left.
- Follow Lake Ridge Drive 1.8 miles to the Visitor Center, on your right.
Map & directions
For additional information call 301-528-3488.
Date of last update: Feb. 6 , 2012.
Montgomery County Department of Parks