Welcome to the Conowingo Dam, here you will find ample parking and great views of the Susquehanna River and the Conowingo Dam. The trail along the river is flat and hard packed, making for an easy walk with great views of the river. The hike from parking is about half a mile and you will only need to go off trail for about 40 feet to find the well hidden CAM cache in a great host. Round trip is about a mile unless you decide to extend your hike and find more caches further down the trail.
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Hours: Open daily, 1 hour before sunrise until 1 hour after sunset.
Location: Fisherman’s Park (Harford County side).
Conditions: The area can be closed due to high water or safety concerns.
Fees: Parking is free.
Warning: Vultures in the area can cause damage to vehicles.
Conowingo Dam The Conowingo Dam, completed in 1928 on the lower Susquehanna River in Maryland, is a major 572-MW hydroelectric facility owned by Constellation. It provides clean energy and acts as a reservoir, but its primary current issue is being nearly.....
Nestled along the banks of the Susquehanna River, the trails near Conowingo Dam offer visitors a unique blend of scenic beauty, wildlife viewing, and peaceful outdoor exploration. The steady rush of water spilling from the dam provides a dramatic backdrop as paths wind along the shoreline and through wooded areas, inviting hikers, photographers, and nature lovers to slow down and take in the surroundings.
This stretch of river is especially well known for its incredible wildlife. During the colder months, dozens of majestic Bald Eagle gather here to fish in the turbulent waters below the dam, creating one of the best eagle-watching spots on the East Coast. Throughout the year, visitors may also spot osprey, herons, and a variety of other river birds soaring overhead or perched along the rocky banks.
Whether you're out for a leisurely walk, a photography outing, or simply hoping to experience the power and beauty of the Susquehanna River up close, the trails around Conowingo Dam provide a memorable outdoor escape. With sweeping views, abundant wildlife, and the constant rhythm of flowing water, it’s a place where nature and landscape come together to create a truly special destination.
Cache Across Maryland 2026.
This is one of the caches placed for Cache Across Maryland 2026. This year you must find all ten caches prior to the picnic held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in order to qualify for a free Maryland Geocaching Society CAM geocoin. You must attend the picnic to get your coin. After the free coins are given out you will be able to buy coins while they last.
Make note of the code word found inside each cache container. You must enter all the symbols into an online decoder in order to print your CAM certificate as well as print a claim form to submit and receive your geocoin at the picnic. More info on CAM is available here.
