Facilities and Park Amenities
Black Hill Visitor
Center sits atop a hill overlooking Little Seneca Lake in Black Hill Regional
Park. It is the facility from which the park's natural and cultural history
programs are based. For many years, the Naturalist staff has been exploring
the area to seek out and discover the best that man and nature have to
offer. Join us to share in discoveries that range from scenic vistas,
to our beautiful lake and it's wildlife, to geologic formations, and to man's historic and prehistoric
past. Public viewing scopes have been installed, one on the back deck of the visitor's center and two lakeside near the fishing pier, one of which is handicap accessible.
Interpretive programs are offered year-round for families and individuals of all ages, from preschoolers to seniors. During the school year, educational programs are offered to schools, scouts, and other organized groups. Call 301-528-4393 for more information.
The naturalist staff
offices are located in the Visitor Center. Restrooms, a water fountain,
informational bulletin boards, displays, wildlife checklists, and trail
maps are also included. In the lobby, you'll find the "Claudia Wilds Library",
an extensive collection of bird and natural history books. If the center
is closed, trail guides, checklists, and program guides
are available in a literature rack located on the wall to the right of
the front door.
New Hours
Due to fiscal constraints, Black Hill Visitor Center must reduce operational hours.
The Visitor Center is open , thanks to volunteers staffing the front desk ~
Mon. - Wed. ~ 12 noon - 5 p.m.
Thursdays ~ 12 - 2:30 pm,
Saturdays & Sundays ~ 12 Noon - 5 pm
The center will be opened by the Naturalist Staff for patrons of programs listed in the MontgomeryCounty 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.
Park Amenities
All park facilities are wheelchair accessible. In addition to the ten
miles of natural surface trails, there are several miles of accessible
paved trails, a wheel-chair accessible fishing pier and boat rental facility.
Only the Comfort station at parking lot #2 (near the large playground) is open year round. Portable toilets
are available year-round at the public boat ramp parking area & the boat rental area. The park has no snack bar. The closest store
is the Boyds Country Store.
To see or print a copy of the trails offered at Black Hill Regional Park, visit Black Hill Regional Park Trails Map ( 425 KB, pdf)
or to see a copy of our brochure click on the following link, Black Hill Regional Park Brochure ( 835 KB, pdf).
Picnic Shelter Reservations
The park has 10 picnic shelters for rent through the Park Permits Office. You should call the telephone number listed below or for additional information visit their website:
www.ParkPermits.org.
Important Phone Numbers
Black Hill Visitor Center |
301-528-3488 |
Park Naturalist Office |
301-528-3493 |
Park Manager’s Office |
301-528-3490 |
Boat Rental Facility |
301-528-3466 |
Park Permits Office (Silver Spring) |
301-495-2525 |
Park Police Non-Emergency |
301-949-8011 |
Park Police EMERGENCY |
301-949-3010 |
Montgomery Parks General Information |
301-495-2595 |
Date of last update: Feb. 6, 2012
Montgomery County Department of Parks