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Indian Head

Indian Head is a town in Charles district, Maryland, United States of about 3,857 people. Within 50 km by road there are 273 places to visit: 56 wildlife, forests & gardens, 48 forts & heritage and 43 parks. The must-see places are Smallwood State Park, Mason Neck State Park and Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge.

38.6001° N, 77.1622° WPop. 3,857

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km273
Must-see273
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Smallwood State Park, nature spot near Indian Head
Must-see

Smallwood State Park

Nature spot · 7 km

Mason Neck State Park, nature spot near Indian Head
Must-see

Mason Neck State Park

Nature spot · 7 km · Fairfax

Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge, nature spot near Indian Head
Must-see

Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge

Nature spot · 10 km · Prince William

Places near Indian Head by type

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One day from Indian Head

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:17 pm

51 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Indian Head
  2. Smallwood State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Chicamuxen Wildlife Management Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Featherstone National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Mason Neck State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Accotink Bay Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Indian Head
Today’s loopIndian HeadStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Indian Head?

Smallwood State Park (nature spot, about 7 km), Mason Neck State Park (nature spot, about 7 km), Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 10 km), Leesylvania State Park (nature spot, about 11 km), Chicamuxen Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 11 km), Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Indian Head?

273 places on Spotwander: 57 other attractions, 56 wildlife, forests & gardens, 48 forts & heritage, 43 parks, 26 churches.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Indian Head?

Smallwood State Park, about 7 km by road; Mason Neck State Park (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Indian Head?

Fort Hunt, about 20 km by road; Fort Washington Light (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Indian Head?

Start in Indian Head, visit Smallwood State Park, then Chicamuxen Wildlife Management Area, then Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge, then Mason Neck State Park, then Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.