State Parks Near Hanover, Pennsylvania
32 state park units lie within 50 miles of Hanover, including 16 parks across the line in Maryland. The closest is Codorus State Park, about 4 mi southeast of town. 6 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Codorus State Park4 mi southeast
- Within 25 miles
- 6of 32 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 155 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 20pets allowed
State parks near Hanover, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Hanover; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →Gifford Pinchot State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, golf, horseback riding, and winter sports. Its trail network totals roughly 18 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Gifford Pinchot 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 →Pine Grove Furnace State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, winter sports, and hunting in season. Its trail network totals roughly 4 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Pine Grove Furnace 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 →Kings Gap Environmental Education Center
Visitors come for hunting in season, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 25 miles of trails. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Kings Gap Environmental Education Center →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 →Caledonia State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, golf, winter sports, hunting in season, and swimming. The official site lists about 10 miles of trails. Water access includes a swimming pool and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Caledonia 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 →Mont Alto State Park
Popular activities here are snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Mont Alto State Park →Gunpowder Falls State Park
The official site lists about 120 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Gunpowder Falls State Park →Rocks State Park
The official site lists about 3.5 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Rocks State Park →Gambrill State Park
The official site lists about 16 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Gambrill 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 →South Mountain State Park
Covering about 9,076 acres, South Mountain State Park lies in Washington County, about 9 miles northwest of Middletown.
Hours, fees and rules for South Mountain 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 →Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, and hiking. The official site lists about 12 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area →Greenbrier State Park
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Greenbrier State Park →Colonel Denning State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Colonel Denning State Park →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 →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 →Washington Monument State Park
Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Washington Monument State Park →South Mountain Battlefield
In Frederick County, about 5 miles west of Middletown, South Mountain Battlefield covers about 161 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for South Mountain Battlefield →Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area
Things to do include cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 8.4 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area →Fowlers Hollow State Park
The park supports snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and winter sports. Camping is available: 12 campsites, including RV sites with electric hookups and tent sites. The park says there are no showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Fowlers Hollow State Park →Gathland State Park
Gathland State Park is a 4-acre park about 6 miles north of Brunswick.
Hours, fees and rules for Gathland 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 →Little Buffalo State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. The official site lists about 8 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Little Buffalo State Park →Susquehanna State Park
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Susquehanna State Park →Memorial Lake State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. The official site lists about 2 miles of trails. Water access includes a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Memorial Lake State Park →Big Spring State Park
The park supports snowmobiling, winter sports, hunting in season, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 1.0 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Big Spring State Park →Seneca Creek State Park
The official site lists about 50 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Seneca Creek State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Hanover
- Codorus State Park 4 mi southeast · 1 campsites
- Gifford Pinchot State Park 20 mi north · 289 campsites
- Pine Grove Furnace State Park 23 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Kings Gap Environmental Education Center 25 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Caledonia State Park 27 mi west · 35 campsites
+ 10 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Hanover
- Codorus State Park 4 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Gifford Pinchot State Park 20 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Pine Grove Furnace State Park 23 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Caledonia State Park 27 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Little Buffalo State Park 46 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Hanover
- Codorus State Park 4 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Gifford Pinchot State Park 20 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail 21 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Pine Grove Furnace State Park 23 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Caledonia State Park 27 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 15 more in the list above
Swimming near Hanover
- Codorus State Park 4 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Gifford Pinchot State Park 20 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Pine Grove Furnace State Park 23 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Caledonia State Park 27 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Colonel Denning State Park 40 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 1 more in the list above
Hiking near Hanover
- Codorus State Park 4 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Gifford Pinchot State Park 20 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Pine Grove Furnace State Park 23 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Susquehanna Riverlands State Park 25 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Kings Gap Environmental Education Center 25 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 11 more in the list above
Fishing near Hanover
- Codorus State Park 4 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Gifford Pinchot State Park 20 mi north · Fishing listed
- Pine Grove Furnace State Park 23 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Caledonia State Park 27 mi west · Fishing listed
- Mont Alto State Park 29 mi west · Fishing listed
+ 4 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Hanover
What is the closest state park to Hanover?
Codorus State Park is the closest, about 4 miles southeast of Hanover in a straight line. Next are Gifford Pinchot State Park and Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail.
How many state parks are near Hanover?
32 state park units are within 50 miles, and 6 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Hanover have camping?
15 parks list camping, the nearest being Codorus State Park, Gifford Pinchot State Park and Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Hanover?
Yes, at 20 parks, including Codorus State Park, Gifford Pinchot State Park and Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Hanover?
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.
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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.