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 Update:
July 8, 2025 - The Azalea Garden at Brighton Dam will be closed on 7/15 and 7/16.
Supplee Lane Recreation Area is closed until further notice.
Do you love capturing the vibrant beauty of the azaleas in full bloom, or perhaps painting the serene landscapes of our beloved Brighton Dam and its surrounding watershed? We'd like to showcase your artistic vision!
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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 | Plant List |
| 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 |
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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 9, 2025, 3:04 pm EDT