Watershed Maps and Directions
Our watershed properties extend to eight areas for recreational activities. Find information about each area and directions on how to get there.
Important Updates:
Effective August 1, 2026: The only paddleboards permitted on the reservoirs must have manufacturer-installed seats for each person on the paddleboard. Users cannot strap a seat onto their paddleboard for any reason. Seated paddleboard users must also wear a personal flotation device, like all boat users, while on the water.
July 14, 2026: Currently, Browns Bridge and Pigtail ramps are closed due to the current water level.
Interactive Google™ Maps of WSSC Water Recreation Areas are linked to each location title
| Location | Address | Boat Ramp | Picnic Tables | Playground | Grills | Moors for Rent | Handicapped Pier |
| Browns Bridge Recreation Area | 2220 Ednor Road Silver Spring, MD 20905 | X | |||||
| Scott's Cove Recreation Area | 10972 Harding Road Laurel, MD 20723 | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Supplee Lane Recreation Area | 16601 Supplee Lane Laurel, MD 20707 | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Big Branch Recreation Area | 14801 Triadelphia Mill Road Dayton, MD 21036 | X | X | X | X | ||
| Brighton Dam | 2 Brighton Dam Road Brookeville, MD 20833 | X | X | X | |||
| Greenbridge Recreation Area | 2800 Greenbridge Road Brookeville, MD 20833 | X | X | ||||
| Pig Tail Recreation Area | 5600 Green Bridge Rd Dayton, MD 21036 | X | |||||
| Triadelphia Recreation Area | 2600 Triadelphia Lake Road Brookeville, MD 20833 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Maps:
Watershed Permits:
As per WSSC Water Watershed Regulations:
WSSC Water reserves the right to close a portion of, or the entire, watershed without prior notice if:
- water quality is negatively affected,
- water levels drop to unacceptable levels,
- the health and safety of the watershed, WSSC’s water systems, customers, or permitted watershed users are at risk.
At its sole discretion, WSSC Water may change these regulations for any other reason as needed.
Please call (301) 206-4386 (4FUN) before making any watershed permit purchases to ensure the reservoir you’d like to use is currently open for recreation
Last Modified: July 31, 2026, 2:25 pm EDT