State Parks Near Aberdeen, Maryland
38 state park units lie within 50 miles of Aberdeen, including 23 parks across the line in Pennsylvania and Delaware and New Jersey. The closest is Susquehanna State Park, about 7 mi north of town. 11 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Susquehanna State Park7 mi north
- Within 25 miles
- 11of 38 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 114 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 12pets allowed
State parks near Aberdeen, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Aberdeen; driving distance is usually longer.
Susquehanna State Park
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Susquehanna State Park →Palmer State Park
Palmer State Park is a park in Harford County, about 7 miles northeast of Bel Air.
Hours, fees and rules for Palmer State Park →Elk Neck State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Elk Neck State Park →Rocks State Park
The official site lists about 3.5 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Rocks State Park →Susquehannock State Park
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter sports, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 5.6 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and group camping).
Hours, fees and rules for Susquehannock State Park →Gunpowder Falls State Park
The official site lists about 120 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Gunpowder Falls State Park →Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area
Covering about 815 acres, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area lies in Cecil County, about 4 miles northwest of Newark.
Hours, fees and rules for Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area →Big Elk Creek State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, fishing, and hiking. The official site lists about 3 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Big Elk Creek State Park →North Point State Battlefield
North Point State Battlefield is a historic site in Baltimore County, about 7 miles east of Baltimore.
Hours, fees and rules for North Point State Battlefield →Lums Pond State Park
Covering about 1,863 acres, Lums Pond State Park lies in New Castle County, about 6 miles southeast of Elkton.
Hours, fees and rules for Lums Pond State Park →North Point State Park
In Baltimore County, about 11 miles southeast of Baltimore, North Point State Park covers about 1,272 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for North Point State Park →White Clay Creek Preserve
The park supports cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter sports, hunting in season, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for White Clay Creek Preserve →White Clay Creek State Park
Covering about 3,520 acres, White Clay Creek State Park lies in New Castle County, about 4 miles north of Newark.
Hours, fees and rules for White Clay Creek State Park →Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
Covering about 330 acres, Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail lies in Baltimore County, about 7 miles south of New Freedom.
Hours, fees and rules for Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail →Fort DuPont State Park
In New Castle County, in Delaware City, Fort DuPont State Park covers about 294 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort DuPont State Park →Fort Delaware State Park
In New Castle County, in Delaware City, Fort Delaware State Park covers about 256 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Delaware State Park →Auburn Valley State Park
Auburn Valley State Park is a park in New Castle County, about 4 miles southeast of Kennett Square.
Hours, fees and rules for Auburn Valley State Park →Fort Mott State Park
Things to do include historic sites, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Mott State Park →Patapsco Valley State Park
Its trail network totals roughly 200 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Patapsco Valley State Park →Alapocas Run State Park
In New Castle County, about 3 miles northeast of Elsmere, Alapocas Run State Park covers about 233 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Alapocas Run State Park →Sandy Point State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Sandy Point State Park →Wilmington State Parks
Wilmington State Parks is a park in New Castle County, in Wilmington.
Hours, fees and rules for Wilmington State Parks →Brandywine Creek State Park
Covering about 934 acres, Brandywine Creek State Park lies in New Castle County, about 4 miles north of Elsmere.
Hours, fees and rules for Brandywine Creek State Park →Hancock House Historic Site
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Hancock House Historic Site →Morgan Run Natural Environment Area
Covering about 287 acres, Morgan Run Natural Environment Area lies in Anne Arundel County, about 8 miles northwest of Annapolis.
Hours, fees and rules for Morgan Run Natural Environment Area →Samuel S. Lewis State Park
Visitors come for golf, disc golf, winter sports, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 1.6 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Samuel S. Lewis State Park →Tuckahoe State Park
The official site lists about 20 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites). Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Tuckahoe State Park →Bellevue State Park
Covering about 272 acres, Bellevue State Park lies in New Castle County, in Bellefonte.
Hours, fees and rules for Bellevue State Park →Wye Oak State Park
Wye Oak State Park is a park in Talbot County, about 11 miles north of Easton.
Hours, fees and rules for Wye Oak State Park →Stow Creek State Park
Things to do include hunting in season and boating. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Stow Creek State Park →Fox Point State Park
In New Castle County, about 2 miles northeast of Bellefonte, Fox Point State Park covers about 107 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Fox Point State Park →First State Heritage Park
First State Heritage Park is a historic site in Kent County, in Dover.
Hours, fees and rules for First State Heritage Park →Codorus State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Its trail network totals roughly 19 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Codorus State Park →Susquehanna Riverlands State Park
Popular activities here are boating and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 4 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Susquehanna Riverlands State Park →Marsh Creek State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and winter sports. The official site lists about 19.5 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Marsh Creek State Park →Martinak State Park
For overnight stays there are 2 camping areas (tent sites). Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Martinak State Park →Ridley Creek State Park
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter sports, hunting in season, and biking. The official site lists about 13 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Ridley Creek State Park →Killens Pond State Park
In Kent County, about 2 miles southeast of Felton, Killens Pond State Park covers about 1,442 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Killens Pond State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Aberdeen
- Susquehanna State Park 7 mi north · Campground listed
- Elk Neck State Park 11 mi east · Campground listed
- Susquehannock State Park 21 mi north · Campground listed
- Gunpowder Falls State Park 21 mi west · Campground listed
- Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area 23 mi northeast · Campground listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Aberdeen
- Elk Neck State Park 11 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Tuckahoe State Park 40 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Codorus State Park 44 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Martinak State Park 49 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Aberdeen
- Elk Neck State Park 11 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Gunpowder Falls State Park 21 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area 23 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- North Point State Battlefield 23 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- North Point State Park 25 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 7 more in the list above
Swimming near Aberdeen
- Elk Neck State Park 11 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Sandy Point State Park 37 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Codorus State Park 44 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Marsh Creek State Park 45 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Aberdeen
- Susquehannock State Park 21 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Big Elk Creek State Park 23 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- White Clay Creek Preserve 27 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Fort Mott State Park 34 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Samuel S. Lewis State Park 39 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 4 more in the list above
Fishing near Aberdeen
- Big Elk Creek State Park 23 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- White Clay Creek Preserve 27 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Codorus State Park 44 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Marsh Creek State Park 45 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Ridley Creek State Park 49 mi northeast · Fishing listed
Questions about state parks near Aberdeen
What is the closest state park to Aberdeen?
Susquehanna State Park is the closest, about 7 miles north of Aberdeen in a straight line. Next are Palmer State Park and Elk Neck State Park.
How many state parks are near Aberdeen?
38 state park units are within 50 miles, and 11 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Aberdeen have camping?
11 parks list camping, the nearest being Susquehanna State Park, Elk Neck State Park and Susquehannock State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Aberdeen?
Yes, at 12 parks, including Elk Neck State Park, Gunpowder Falls State Park and Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Aberdeen?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Bel Air, MD9 mi west
- Near Newark, DE25 mi northeast
- Near Middletown, DE25 mi east
- Near Baltimore, MD28 mi southwest
- Near Lancaster, PA37 mi north
- Near Wilmington, DE37 mi northeast
- Near Coatesville, PA37 mi northeast
- Near Dover, DE43 mi southeast
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.