Rock Creek Regional Park

Nestled along Rock Creek in Montgomery County, MD, Rock Creek Regional Park is comprised of 1,800 acres. It includes the absolutely beautiful 75-acre Lake Needwood and the picturesque 55-acre Lake Frank. With over 13 miles of trails through woodlands and along the lakeshores, it makes for a great natural location for any photoshoot. Rock Creek Regional Park is run by Montgomery County Parks. (Note: Rock Creek Regional Park is different from the similarly named Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC, a National Park Service property located in Washington, D.C.)

Hours

Sunrise to sunset, year round. Operational hours of other facilities within the park will vary; please check listings for each facility.

Photography Permits/Fees:

All Montgomery County parks are subject to a photo permit fee when:

  • The primary purpose of your visit is to capture photos of your family/group

  • You or any member of your party is wearing formal attire/costume/wedding attire

  • A photographer (professional or hobbyist) is accompanying you to take photos of you or your group

  • A professional photographer is taking posed or portrait photos

For more location ideas, check out my full list of Montgomery County, MD Photoshoot Locations for inspiration for your next photography shoot.

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