Pennsylvania State Parks Near Hagerstown, Maryland

Discover 2 parks within driving distance of Hagerstown, Maryland

By Nicholas A. Tonelli from Northeast Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0

Mont Alto State Park

Mont Alto, Pennsylvania

27 miles away

"Hagerstown residents come to Mont Alto State Park for a peaceful Pennsylvania day trip, combining shaded picnicking and creekside relaxation with visits to nearby state forest and Appalachian Trail segments."

A small, historic day-use park on South Mountain, Mont Alto State Park features shaded picnic areas, a stone swimming pool, and trout fishing along Antietam Creek. It provides a quiet retreat with easy access to nearby state forest and Appalachian Trail segments.

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Buchanan's Birthplace State Park

Mercersburg, Pennsylvania

28 miles away

"Hagerstown residents often visit Buchanan's Birthplace State Park for a quiet, close-to-home day trip that combines presidential history with a peaceful picnic setting. The park offers a scenic contrast to the city’s busier parks and shopping districts."

Buchanan's Birthplace State Park is a compact, history-focused park built around a granite pyramid monument marking the birthplace of President James Buchanan. It offers a quiet, wooded setting with streamside picnicking and interpretive displays.

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