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TrailSycamore Creek
Lake Bernard Frank
- 4.868 reviews
- Free
- Open now
Small lake in Rock Creek Regional Park with a paved path, benches, picnic spots and fishing.
Quick answers
Lake Bernard Frank in short
When is Lake Bernard Frank open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Lake Bernard Frank?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Lake Bernard Frank indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Lake Bernard Frank good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Lake Bernard Frank cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Lake Bernard Frank?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Lake Bernard Frank?
About 60 minutes.
Where is Lake Bernard Frank?
15211 Avery Rd, Rockville, MD 20855.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:45 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
61°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 53°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14mph
- 12pm
62° - 1pm62°
- 2pm63°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open nowmondayOpen 24 hours
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sunday
- Open 24 hours
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Lake Bernard Frank
- 2 Lake Bernard Frank, Rock Creek Regional Park · 6 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
- A walk
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 68 reviews
Known for
- Fishing
- Paved path
- Picnic spots
What people say
- People like:
- Peaceful lake, good for fishing and picnics, paved path
Around Sycamore Creek
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses all day.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesThe whole time