State Parks Near Cambridge, Maryland
21 state park units lie within 50 miles of Cambridge, including 2 parks across the line in Delaware. The closest is Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park, about 3 mi northeast of town. 4 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park3 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 4of 21 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 62 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 17pets allowed
State parks near Cambridge, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Cambridge; driving distance is usually longer.
Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park
Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park is a park in Talbot County, about 3 miles northeast of Cambridge.
Hours, fees and rules for Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park →Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park is a 216-acre park in Dorchester County, about 8 miles southwest of Cambridge.
Hours, fees and rules for Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park →Calvert Cliffs State Park
Its trail network totals roughly 13 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Calvert Cliffs 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 →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 →Greenwell State Park
Greenwell State Park is a park in St. Mary's County, about 8 miles northeast of Leonardtown.
Hours, fees and rules for Greenwell 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 →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 →St. Mary's River State Park
St. Mary's River State Park is a park in St. Mary's County, about 8 miles east of Leonardtown.
Hours, fees and rules for St. Mary's River State Park →Trap Pond State Park
Trap Pond State Park is a park in Sussex County, about 10 miles southwest of Millsboro.
Hours, fees and rules for Trap Pond 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 →Sandy Point State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Sandy Point State Park →Point Lookout State Park
Point Lookout State Park is a park in St. Mary's County, about 23 miles southeast of Leonardtown.
Hours, fees and rules for Point Lookout State Park →Janes Island State Park
Janes Island State Park is a park in Somerset County, about 3 miles north of Crisfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Janes Island State Park →Newtowne Neck State Park
Newtowne Neck State Park is a park in St. Mary's County, about 6 miles southwest of Leonardtown.
Hours, fees and rules for Newtowne Neck 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 →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 →St. Clement's Island State Park
St. Clement's Island State Park is a park in St. Mary's County, about 9 miles southwest of Leonardtown.
Hours, fees and rules for St. Clement's Island 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 →Pocomoke River State Park
In Worcester County, about 4 miles southwest of Snow Hill, Pocomoke River State Park covers about 8,360 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Pocomoke River 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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Cambridge
- Calvert Cliffs State Park 22 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Martinak State Park 25 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Tuckahoe State Park 29 mi north · Campground listed
- Sandy Point State Park 36 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Janes Island State Park 39 mi south · Campground listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Cambridge
- Martinak State Park 25 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Tuckahoe State Park 29 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Cambridge
- Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park 3 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park 8 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Calvert Cliffs State Park 22 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Martinak State Park 25 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Wye Oak State Park 27 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 12 more in the list above
Swimming near Cambridge
- Sandy Point State Park 36 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
Questions about state parks near Cambridge
What is the closest state park to Cambridge?
Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park is the closest, about 3 miles northeast of Cambridge in a straight line. Next are Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Calvert Cliffs State Park.
How many state parks are near Cambridge?
21 state park units are within 50 miles, and 4 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Cambridge have camping?
6 parks list camping, the nearest being Calvert Cliffs State Park, Martinak State Park and Tuckahoe State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Cambridge?
Yes, at 17 parks, including Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Calvert Cliffs 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 Cambridge?
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 Easton, MD15 mi north
- Near Salisbury, MD29 mi southeast
- Near Milford, DE43 mi northeast
- Near Bowie, MD45 mi northwest
- Near Dover, DE51 mi northeast
- Near Alexandria, VA57 mi west
- Near Takoma Park, MD58 mi northwest
- Near Baltimore, MD59 mi northwest
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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.