Picnicking Parks Near La Plata

Discover 8 parks for picnicking within driving distance of La Plata

Chapel Point State Park

Port Tobacco, Maryland
7 miles away

"La Plata locals visit Chapel Point for quick access to boating and picnicking, making it a popular weekend destination for families and anglers."

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

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Smallwood State Park

Marbury, Maryland
15 miles away

"La Plata locals visit Smallwood State Park for its scenic beauty, boating opportunities, and family-friendly amenities."

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

BoatingFishingPicnickingHistoric ToursBirdwatching
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St. Clement's Island State Park

Coltons Point, Maryland
27 miles away

"La Plata visitors can easily access the park for boating, picnicking, and learning about Maryland’s colonial origins."

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

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Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum

St. Leonard, Maryland
36 miles away

"La Plata visitors come for the park’s family-friendly activities and to explore Maryland’s archaeological heritage."

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

WalkingArchaeologyBirdwatchingPicnickingEducational Programs
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Newtowne Neck State Park

Leonardtown, Maryland
36 miles away

"La Plata is a vibrant community with historic sites and local eateries, attracting visitors interested in exploring both town and nature."

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

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St. Mary's River State Park

Callaway, Maryland
37 miles away

"La Plata offers a small-town atmosphere and is a popular starting point for day trips to southern Maryland parks."

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

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Calvert Cliffs State Park

Lusby, Maryland
40 miles away

"La Plata residents appreciate the park’s proximity and its variety of outdoor activities, especially fossil hunting."

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

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Greenwell State Park

Hollywood, Maryland
41 miles away

"La Plata offers a small-town atmosphere and is a gateway for visitors from the Washington, D.C. area heading to southern Maryland parks."

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

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