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Doncaster Forest, Nanjemoy
LOCATION: Route 6, 13 miles west of La Plata
This site offers 1,445 acres of hiking or horseback riding. It is a perfect location for a picnic get-away.
Charles County (301) 934-2543.
Doncaster Forest
Route 6, west of La Plata
Nanjemoy, Md.,
301-934-2543
1,445 acres for hiking and horseback riding, plus picnic tables.
Continue south on Rt. 301 through Upper Marlboro and Waldorf into La Plata.
Once in LaPlata you will need to make a right hand turn and go west on Rt. 6, AKA- Port Tobacco Road (Rt.6 is the traffic
light located next to the La Plata KFC and OutBack Steak House). Travel on MD Route 6 for approx. 13 miles to the
entrance road for Doncaster (The entrance to Doncaster is about 400 yards past the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice
Academy). The Park office is in a Mobile Home that
is on the left side of the dirt entrance road. Generally there are some maps of the 1,445 acre forest area at the
information stand. Currently there is no fee to park or ride there.
There is no single large parking area and some parking is located 100 yards before the DNR Office and is somewhat
limited to maybe a half dozen trailers, yet most 3 horse gooseneck trailers can park there was
ease. There is a fresh water spring about 1/3 of a mile past the Office Trailer and DNR Ranger's house, ride down the dirt
road until you come to a picnic area and the spring is on the left hand side. Bring your own portable bucket because
animals are not allowed to drink from the spring. There are no public services at Doncaster, so make sure to bring food,
snacks and drinks with you.