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Seneca Rock Picnic Area Access

This scenic picnic area offers an open meadow setting adjacent to the North Fork of the South Branch Potomac River near the base of Seneca Rocks, with a short paved pedestrian bridge crossing Seneca Creek to access the nearby Discovery Center.

The site is day-use only (April-October) with no restrooms or potable water available, and "catch and release" fishing is the only permitted fishing method.

A nearby hiking trail provides access to panoramic views, and the location serves as a convenient base for exploring the iconic Seneca Rocks climbing destination.


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