State Parks Near Baltimore, Maryland
23 state park units lie within 50 miles of Baltimore, including 3 parks across the line in Pennsylvania. The closest is North Point State Battlefield, about 7 mi east of town. 8 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- North Point State Battlefield7 mi east
- Within 25 miles
- 8of 23 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 93 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 16pets allowed
State parks near Baltimore, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Baltimore; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →Patapsco Valley State Park
Its trail network totals roughly 200 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Patapsco Valley 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 →Gunpowder Falls State Park
The official site lists about 120 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Gunpowder Falls State Park →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 →Sandy Point State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Sandy Point 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 →Patuxent River State Park
Covering about 6,700 acres, Patuxent River State Park lies in Montgomery County, about 10 miles northeast of Gaithersburg.
Hours, fees and rules for Patuxent River State Park →Rocks State Park
The official site lists about 3.5 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Rocks 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 →Susquehanna State Park
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Susquehanna State Park →Franklin Point State Park
In Anne Arundel County, about 9 miles north of Chesapeake Beach, Franklin Point State Park covers about 499 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Franklin Point 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 →Seneca Creek State Park
The official site lists about 50 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Seneca Creek State 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 →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 →Rosaryville State Park
Covering about 982 acres, Rosaryville State Park lies in Prince George's County, about 7 miles southeast of District Heights.
Hours, fees and rules for Rosaryville 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 →Merkle Natural Resources Management Area
Covering about 113 acres, Merkle Natural Resources Management Area lies in Calvert County, about 8 miles west of Chesapeake Beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Merkle Natural Resources Management Area →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 →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 →Gambrill State Park
The official site lists about 16 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Gambrill State Park →Cunningham Falls State Park
Cunningham Falls State Park is a park in Frederick County, about 3 miles southwest of Thurmont.
Hours, fees and rules for Cunningham Falls State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Baltimore
- Patapsco Valley State Park 9 mi west · Campground listed
- Gunpowder Falls State Park 13 mi north · Campground listed
- Sandy Point State Park 23 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Susquehanna State Park 33 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Elk Neck State Park 36 mi east · Campground listed
+ 4 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Baltimore
- Elk Neck State Park 36 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Codorus State Park 38 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Tuckahoe State Park 43 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Baltimore
- North Point State Battlefield 7 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Patapsco Valley State Park 9 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- North Point State Park 11 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Gunpowder Falls State Park 13 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Morgan Run Natural Environment Area 16 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 11 more in the list above
Swimming near Baltimore
- Sandy Point State Park 23 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Elk Neck State Park 36 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Codorus State Park 38 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Baltimore
- Codorus State Park 38 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Susquehannock State Park 39 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Samuel S. Lewis State Park 48 mi north · Hiking trails listed
Fishing near Baltimore
- Codorus State Park 38 mi northwest · Fishing listed
Questions about state parks near Baltimore
What is the closest state park to Baltimore?
North Point State Battlefield is the closest, about 7 miles east of Baltimore in a straight line. Next are Patapsco Valley State Park and North Point State Park.
How many state parks are near Baltimore?
23 state park units are within 50 miles, and 8 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Baltimore have camping?
9 parks list camping, the nearest being Patapsco Valley State Park, Gunpowder Falls State Park and Sandy Point State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Baltimore?
Yes, at 16 parks, including North Point State Battlefield, Patapsco Valley State Park and North Point State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Baltimore?
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, MD22 mi northeast
- Near Bowie, MD25 mi south
- Near Aberdeen, MD28 mi northeast
- Near Westminster, MD29 mi northwest
- Near Takoma Park, MD30 mi southwest
- Near Gaithersburg, MD33 mi west
- Near Hanover, PA41 mi northwest
- Near Alexandria, VA42 mi southwest
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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.