Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

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For all other reservations, contact the park office at 410-398-1246 or fairhill.dnr@maryland.gov

300 Tawes Drive
Elkton, MD 21921
Cecil County​

Contact: 410-398-1246 Office
410-218-1698 Duty Ranger​​
E-mail Fair Hill NRMA​​

Hours: Sunrise to Sunset

Driving Directions:
Fairgrounds: In Cecil County, take exit 100 off Interstate 95 North and follow Rt. 272 North toward Rising Sun. Take a right on Rt. 273 and follow to the intersection of Rts. 273 and 213. Proceed straight through the traffic light, entrances to the Tea Barn, Racetrack, Fairgrounds, Walls Activity Hall, and Equestrian Camping area will appear on your right.


About the Park

Fair Hill is a 5,656 acre Natural Resources Management Area, where multiple management practices are employed for the maximum use and protection of Maryland's natural resources. Bordered by Pennsylvania to the north and less than one half mile west of Delaware, Fair Hill is known for its pristine fields, woodlands and natural beauty. At one time one of the largest private land holdings in the east, Fair Hill was formerly owned by William duPont, Jr., an avid equestrian rider who acquired the farmland as a means to enjoy riding as well as fox chasing. Fair Hill was purchased by the state in 1975 from Mr. duPont's estate.

 

The storied tradition of Eventing at iconic Fair Hill continues with the Maryland 5 Star every October at the Fair Hill Special Event Zone in Elkton, Maryland!​ One of only two 5 Star events in the United States, and seventh worldwide, the prestigious 5 Star designation is the pinnacle of the sport of Eventing, best described as an equestrian triathlon. The event showcases four days of competition in Dressage, Cross-Country and Show Jumping.

​For more information, visit the Maryland 5 Star website: https://bityl.co/EQnP


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