Learn safe fire-starting with flint and steel while exploring practical campfire safety.
What to expect
- A flint-and-steel fire-starting program
- Campfire safety and prevention
- An outdoor program at the Campground Amphitheater
Before you go
- Saturday, October 3, 10:15–11 a.m.
- Non-campers should park in the main marina lot
- Walk past the General’s Store and cross the footbridge
Program information
The program is free; standard park entry fees apply. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Learn more on the official Maryland State Parks page.
Park address: 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury, MD 20658. Discovery Center visitor hours for October are Thursday–Sunday, 1–3 p.m.; individual program times are listed above.
Questions may be directed to Naturalist Liz at elizabeth.becker1@maryland.gov or Smallwood State Park at smallwood.statepark@maryland.gov.
Plan your visit
Contact Naturalist Liz for current registration information, availability, and program updates. Call 301-743-7613 or email Liz.
A simple way to help
Help Spread the Word
Download and share the official Smallwood State Park October 1–4, 2026 program flyer.
