The forest is in a remote location and visitors need to bring beverages and other needs with them. This ends up at the boat ramps at Friendship Landing. The winding creek with many high banks offer protection from strong winds and are nesting sites for the Bald Eagles who call Nanjemoy their home. This 180 acre park has a 60 acre freshwater lake which supports many activities including fishing and boating. Several trails of various lengths take off from the parking areas.
Potable water is available.
Other Features Fishing, row boating, paddle boating, hiking and picnicking. This area can only be reached by shallow draft water craft. It is on the east side of the Potomac River about six miles down river from Smallwood State Park or two miles up river from Purse State Park. It is a significant distance in open water, subject to wind and waves, but worth the trip for the avid boater. Vessels date from the period of the American Revolution to World War I, and even after.