The Douglas Point Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) in Charles County, Maryland, offers fantastic opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, hunting, fossil collecting, and relaxing along the shore. Located near fast-paced Washington, D.C., it is one of the last remaining undeveloped tracts along the Potomac R
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
This site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- Source Official / Recreation.gov ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.blm.gov ↗
- Contact 703-339-8009 · BLM_ES_DouglasPoint@blm.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Douglas Point Special Recreation Management Area — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Douglas Point Special Recreation Management Area?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Can you fish at Douglas Point Special Recreation Management Area?
Yes — fishing is one of the listed activities here. You’ll need a valid state fishing license.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Cal Posey Trail, Chiles Homesite Trail, Blue Banks Trail, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Douglas Point Special Recreation Management Area. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?
Yes — Douglas Point Special Recreation Management Area is a spot for wildlife and bird watching. Keep your distance and never feed animals.
Yes Can you bring a dog?
Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.
Depends Are drones allowed?
Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.
Nearby sites
Judy Gallagher / CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge
CheckThis U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
NPS Photo National Park Service Prince William Forest Park
ConfirmedYour pass covers the $20 park entrance fee.
