Watershed Maps and Directions
Our watershed properties extend to eight areas for recreational activities. Find information about each area and directions on how to get there.
Important Update
Effective December 1, 2024, all recreation areas are closed until March 15, 2025. Archery Hunting is permitted in designated areas until Jan. 31, 2025.
Get Outside!
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If you enjoy fishing, hiking, bird watching, boating, hunting, horseback riding or picnicking, WSSC Water has an app for you! WSSC WATERshed is your resource for exploring the recreational opportunities in and around our two reservoirs in Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Howard Counties. Our interactive map provides all the information you need to enjoy the great outdoors.
Download our new WSSC WaterSHED mobile app today!
Available now for iPhone and Android users
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Interactive Google™ Maps of WSSC Water Recreation Areas are linked to each location title
| Location | Address | Boat Ramp | Picnic Tables | Playground | Grills | Moors for Rent | Handicapped Pier | Plant List |
| Browns Bridge Recreation Area | 2220 Ednor Road Silver Spring, MD 20905 | X | ||||||
| Scott's Cove Recreation Area | 10972 Harding Road Laurel, MD 20723 | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Supplee Lane Recreation Area | 16904 Supplee Lane Laurel, MD 20707 | X | X | X | ||||
| Big Branch Recreation Area | 14801 Triadelphia Mill Road Dayton, MD 21036 | X | X | X | X | |||
| Brighton Dam | 2 Brighton Dam Road Brookeville, MD 20833 | X | X | X | ||||
| Greenbridge Recreation Area | 2800 Greenbridge Road Brookeville, MD 20833 | X | X | |||||
| Pig Tail Recreation Area | 5600 Green Bridge Rd Dayton, MD 21036 | X | ||||||
| Triadelphia Recreation Area | 2600 Triadelphia Lake Road Brookeville, MD 20833 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
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Watershed Permits:
As per WSSC Water Watershed Regulations:
WSSC Water reserves the right to close a portion of, or the entire watershed without prior notice if:
- water quality is negatively affected,
- water levels drop to unacceptable levels,
- the health and safety of the watershed, WSSC’s Water systems, customers, or permitted watershed users are at risk.
At its sole discretion, WSSC Water may change these regulations for any other reason as needed
Please call (301) 206-4386(4FUN) before making any watershed permit purchases to ensure the reservoir that you’d like to use is currently open for recreation.
Last Modified: December 6, 2024, 9:53 am EST