Maryland State Parks

Explore state parks across Maryland

Assateague State Park

Berlin, Maryland

Maryland’s only oceanfront state park, known for wild horses and sandy beaches.

SwimmingFishingKayaking

Big Run State Park

Swanton, Maryland

A tranquil park on Savage River Reservoir offering camping, fishing, and boating.

CampingFishingBoating

Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park

Cambridge, Maryland

A riverside park featuring a historic fishing pier, scenic views, and family-friendly amenities.

FishingCrabbingPicnicking

Bohemia River State Park

Chesapeake City, Maryland

A riverside park in Cecil County offering trails, paddling, and wildlife viewing.

HikingKayakingFishing

Calvert Cliffs State Park

Lusby, Maryland

A Maryland park famous for its towering cliffs, fossil hunting, and Chesapeake Bay views.

Fossil HuntingHikingFishing

Casselman River Bridge State Park

Grantsville, Maryland

A historic park featuring an 1813 stone arch bridge along Maryland's National Road.

PicnickingPhotographyHistoric Interpretation

Chapel Point State Park

Port Tobacco, Maryland

A tranquil riverside park offering fishing, boating, and picnicking in southern Maryland.

FishingBoatingPicnicking

Cunningham Falls State Park

Thurmont, Maryland

A scenic park in Maryland’s Catoctin Mountains, known for its waterfall, lake, and hiking trails.

HikingSwimmingFishing

Cypress Branch State Park

Ridgely, Maryland

A serene park in Caroline County, MD, known for its woodlands, wetlands, and wildlife.

FishingBirdwatchingPicnicking

Dan's Mountain State Park

Lonaconing, Maryland

A mountaintop park with sweeping vistas, swimming, and wildlife in Allegany County, Maryland.

PicnickingSwimmingWildlife Viewing

Deep Creek Lake State Park

Swanton, Maryland

A lakeside park in western Maryland offering recreation, camping, and nature programs.

BoatingSwimmingFishing

Elk Neck State Park

North East, Maryland

A scenic park on a Chesapeake Bay peninsula, known for beaches, woodlands, and the Turkey Point Lighthouse.

HikingSwimmingCamping

Fort Frederick State Park

Big Pool, Maryland

A historic stone fort park offering history, recreation, and scenic Potomac River access.

Historical ToursFishingBoating

Gambrill State Park

Frederick, Maryland

Gambrill State Park offers stunning mountain views, hiking, picnicking, and historic charm near Frederick, Maryland.

HikingMountain BikingPicnicking

Gathland State Park

Burkittsville, Maryland

A historic park at Crampton’s Gap, blending Civil War history with scenic Appalachian Trail access.

HikingPicnickingHistoric Site Tours

Greenbrier State Park

Boonsboro, Maryland

A scenic park in western Maryland featuring a lake, trails, and family-friendly amenities.

SwimmingHikingFishing

Greenwell State Park

Hollywood, Maryland

A riverside park with trails, equestrian facilities, and water access in southern Maryland.

HikingHorseback RidingFishing

Gunpowder Falls State Park

Kingsville, Maryland

A vast Maryland park known for its trails, river access, and varied outdoor recreation.

HikingFishingKayaking

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park

Church Creek, Maryland

A historic park dedicated to Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad, offering exhibits and interpretive trails.

Historical InterpretationWildlife ViewingPicnicking

Hart-Miller Island State Park

Chesapeake Bay, Maryland

A boat-accessible island park in the Chesapeake Bay with beaches, birding, and water recreation.

BoatingSwimmingFishing

Herrington Manor State Park

Oakland, Maryland

A peaceful park in Western Maryland with a lake, trails, and year-round outdoor activities.

SwimmingFishingBoating

Janes Island State Park

Crisfield, Maryland

A scenic park on Maryland’s Eastern Shore with water trails, camping, and Chesapeake Bay access.

KayakingFishingCrabbing

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum

St. Leonard, Maryland

A riverside park and museum with trails, archaeology, and history exhibits.

WalkingArchaeologyBirdwatching

Martinak State Park

Denton, Maryland

Martinak State Park features riverside recreation, camping, and nature trails in Caroline County.

CampingFishingBoating

New Germany State Park

Grantsville, Maryland

A serene mountain park featuring a lake, forest trails, and year-round outdoor activities.

HikingSwimmingFishing

Newtowne Neck State Park

Leonardtown, Maryland

A peaceful peninsula park with beaches, forests, and historic sites on Maryland’s Western Shore.

FishingKayakingBirdwatching

North Point State Park

Edgemere, Maryland

A Chesapeake Bay park with beaches, history, and diverse recreation near Baltimore.

SwimmingFishingPicnicking

Palmer State Park

Street, Maryland

Palmer State Park offers tranquil woodlands, historic ruins, and creekside recreation in Harford County, Maryland.

HikingFishingPicnicking

Patapsco Valley State Park

Ellicott City, Maryland

A scenic Maryland park featuring river views, waterfalls, and diverse outdoor recreation.

HikingFishingMountain Biking

Patuxent River State Park

Brookeville, Maryland

A serene park along the Patuxent River, ideal for fishing, hiking, and horseback riding.

FishingHikingHorseback Riding

Pocomoke River State Park

Snow Hill, Maryland

A riverside park featuring cypress swamps, boating, camping, and abundant wildlife.

BoatingFishingCamping

Point Lookout State Park

Scotland, Maryland

Historic park at the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River confluence, known for recreation and Civil War history.

FishingBoatingCamping

Rocks State Park

Pylesville, Maryland

A scenic Maryland park known for the King and Queen Seat and Kilgore Falls.

HikingFishingPicnicking

Rocky Gap State Park

Flintstone, Maryland

A scenic park in Western Maryland offering lakeside recreation, hiking, and camping.

SwimmingFishingBoating

Rosaryville State Park

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

A wooded park with trails, historic mansion, and diverse outdoor activities near Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

HikingMountain BikingHorseback Riding

Sandy Point State Park

Annapolis, Maryland

A popular Chesapeake Bay park offering beaches, swimming, boating, and fishing near Annapolis.

SwimmingBoatingFishing

Sang Run State Park

Sang Run, Maryland

A tranquil riverside park with historic charm and outdoor recreation in Western Maryland.

FishingCanoeingPicnicking

Seneca Creek State Park

Gaithersburg, Maryland

A large state park with a lake, trails, and year-round recreation near Gaithersburg.

HikingBoatingFishing

Sideling Hill Creek State Park

Allegany County, Maryland

A quiet, undeveloped park featuring forests, rugged terrain, and clear creek waters.

FishingWildlife ObservationPicnicking

Smallwood State Park

Marbury, Maryland

Historic park on Mattawoman Creek with boating, fishing, and General Smallwood’s restored home.

BoatingFishingPicnicking

South Mountain State Park

Boonsboro, Maryland

A scenic park along South Mountain featuring overlooks, historic sites, and hiking trails.

HikingBirdwatchingHistorical Exploration

St. Clement's Island State Park

Coltons Point, Maryland

A historic island park marking Maryland’s first colonial landing, accessible only by boat.

BoatingPicnickingBirdwatching

St. Mary's River State Park

Callaway, Maryland

A tranquil park with a large lake, trails, and diverse outdoor activities in southern Maryland.

FishingBoatingHiking

Swallow Falls State Park

Oakland, Maryland

Swallow Falls State Park features Maryland’s tallest waterfall, lush forests, and scenic hiking trails.

HikingCampingFishing

Tuckahoe State Park

Queen Anne, Maryland

A scenic Eastern Shore park with a lake, trails, and family-friendly recreation.

HikingFishingBoating

Washington Monument State Park

Boonsboro, Maryland

Historic park featuring the first Washington Monument, scenic vistas, and hiking trails.

HikingPicnickingBirdwatching

Wolf Den Run State Park

Kitzmiller, Maryland

A scenic Maryland park known for off-road trails, fishing, and forested landscapes.

Off-Road Vehicle RidingFishingHiking