State Parks Near Lansdale, Pennsylvania

54 state park units lie within 50 miles of Lansdale, including 36 parks across the line in New Jersey and Delaware and Maryland. The closest is Evansburg State Park, about 7 mi southwest of town. 15 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.

Closest park
Evansburg State Park7 mi southwest
Within 25 miles
15of 54 within 50 mi
With camping
104 with cabins
Dog-friendly
2pets allowed

State parks near Lansdale, nearest first

Straight-line distance from central Lansdale; driving distance is usually longer.

  1. Evansburg State Park

    7 miles southwest · Collegeville, Pennsylvania · State Park

    Things to do include cross-country skiing, mountain biking, golf, horseback riding, and winter sports. Its trail network totals roughly 6 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a fishing pier.

    CampingHikingFishing

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  2. Norristown Farm Park

    7 miles southwest · Norristown, Pennsylvania · Farm Park

    The park supports cross-country skiing, winter sports, fishing, biking, and picnicking. Water access includes a fishing pier.

    Fishing

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  3. Fort Washington State Park

    8 miles southeast · Fort Washington, Pennsylvania · State Park

    The park supports cross-country skiing, golf, winter sports, disc golf, and biking. The official site lists about 3.5 miles of trails. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and group camping.

    CampingHikingFishing

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  4. Nockamixon State Park

    16 miles north · Quakertown, Pennsylvania · State Park

    Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, golf, and horseback riding. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals.

    3 alertsCabins/lodgingSwimmingHikingFishingBoating

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  5. Ralph Stover State Park

    17 miles northeast · Pipersville, Pennsylvania · State Park

    Popular activities here are rock climbing, boating, fishing, picnicking, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.

    HikingFishingBoating

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  6. Tyler State Park

    17 miles east · Newtown, Pennsylvania · State Park

    The park supports cross-country skiing, golf, horseback riding, disc golf, and winter sports. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.

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  7. Bulls Island Recreation Area

    17 miles northeast · Stockton, New Jersey · Recreation Area

    Things to do include boating and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.

    Boating

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  8. Benjamin Rush State Park

    18 miles southeast · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · State Park

    Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, biking, and hiking.

    Hiking

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  9. Marshall House Historic Site

    20 miles northeast · Lambertville, New Jersey · State Historic Site

    Popular activities here are historic sites.

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  10. Washington Crossing Historic Park

    22 miles east · Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania · Historic Park

    Things to do include cross-country skiing, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and biking. Water access includes a boat ramp.

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  11. Ridley Creek State Park

    22 miles southwest · Newton Square, Pennsylvania · 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.

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  12. Neshaminy State Park

    22 miles southeast · Bensalem, Pennsylvania · State Park

    The park supports canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. The official site lists about 45 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool and a boat ramp.

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  13. Walt Whitman House Historic Site

    22 miles south · Camden, New Jersey · State Historic Site

    The park supports historic sites.

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  14. Washington Crossing State Park

    23 miles east · Titusville, New Jersey · State Park

    The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, wildlife watching, and biking. Overnight options include 4 camping areas, with tent sites and group camping.

    CampingHiking

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  15. Delaware Canal State Park

    24 miles northeast · Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania · State Park

    Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Its trail network totals roughly 60 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.

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  16. Lawrence House Historic Site

    25 miles southeast · Burlington, New Jersey · State Historic Site

    Visitors come for historic sites.

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  17. Marsh Creek State Park

    26 miles southwest · Downingtown, Pennsylvania · 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.

    SwimmingHikingFishingBoating

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  18. Indian King Tavern Historic Site

    27 miles southeast · Haddonfield, New Jersey · State Historic Site

    The park supports historic sites.

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  19. French Creek State Park

    27 miles west · Elverson, Pennsylvania · State Park

    Things to do include cross-country skiing, mountain biking, golf, horseback riding, and winter sports. Its trail network totals roughly 35 miles, according to the park.

    16 campsitesCabins/lodgingDogs allowedSwimmingHikingFishingBoating

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  20. Trenton Battle Monument Historic Site

    27 miles east · Trenton, New Jersey · State Historic Site

    Trenton Battle Monument Historic Site is a historic site in Mercer County, in Trenton.

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  21. Rancocas State Park

    29 miles southeast · Burlington, New Jersey · State Park

    Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and fishing. Water access includes a boat ramp.

    HikingFishingBoating

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  22. Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park

    31 miles east · Bordentown Township, New Jersey · State Park

    The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, boating, biking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.

    HikingBoating

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  23. Princeton Battlefield State Park

    33 miles east · Princeton, New Jersey · State Park

    The park supports historic sites and hiking.

    Hiking

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  24. Tall Pines State Preserve

    33 miles south · Sewell, New Jersey · State Preserve

    The park supports horseback riding, biking, and hiking.

    Hiking

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  25. Fox Point State Park

    33 miles south · Bellefonte, Delaware · State Park

    In New Castle County, about 2 miles northeast of Bellefonte, Fox Point State Park covers about 107 acres.

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  26. Princeton Battle Monument Historic Site

    33 miles east · Princeton, New Jersey · State Historic Site

    Princeton Battle Monument Historic Site is a 6-acre historic site in Mercer County, in Princeton.

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  27. Spruce Run Recreation Area

    34 miles northeast · Clinton, New Jersey · Recreation Area

    Popular activities here are horseback riding, hunting in season, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.

    CampingSwimmingHikingFishingBoating

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  28. Bellevue State Park

    34 miles south · Bellefonte, Delaware · State Park

    Covering about 272 acres, Bellevue State Park lies in New Castle County, in Bellefonte.

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  29. Brandywine Creek State Park

    34 miles southwest · Elsmere, Delaware · State Park

    Covering about 934 acres, Brandywine Creek State Park lies in New Castle County, about 4 miles north of Elsmere.

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  30. Round Valley Recreation Area

    35 miles northeast · Lebanon, New Jersey · Recreation Area

    Things to do include horseback riding, hunting in season, boating, biking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.

    HikingBoating

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  31. Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center

    35 miles west · Reading, Pennsylvania · Environmental Education Center

    Things to do include cross-country skiing, winter sports, fishing, picnicking, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 10 miles, according to the park.

    HikingFishing

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  32. Alapocas Run State Park

    36 miles southwest · Elsmere, Delaware · State Park

    In New Castle County, about 3 miles northeast of Elsmere, Alapocas Run State Park covers about 233 acres.

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  33. Rockingham Historic Site

    36 miles east · Princeton, New Jersey · State Historic Site

    Covering about 19 acres, Rockingham Historic Site lies in Somerset County, about 3 miles northeast of Princeton.

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  34. Auburn Valley State Park

    37 miles southwest · Kennett Square, Delaware · State Park

    Auburn Valley State Park is a park in New Castle County, about 4 miles southeast of Kennett Square.

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  35. Wilmington State Parks

    37 miles south · Wilmington, Delaware · State Parks

    Wilmington State Parks is a park in New Castle County, in Wilmington.

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  36. Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farm Historic Site

    37 miles north · Phillipsburg, New Jersey · State Historic Site

    Covering about 7 acres, Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farm Historic Site lies in Warren County, about 5 miles northeast of Phillipsburg.

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  37. Voorhees State Park

    37 miles northeast · Glen Gardner, New Jersey · State Park

    The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, biking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 2 camping areas (tent sites and group camping).

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  38. Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

    38 miles north · Nazareth, Pennsylvania · Environmental Education Center

    Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, winter sports, and hunting in season. Its trail network totals roughly 19 miles, according to the park.

    HikingFishing

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  39. Six Mile Run Reservoir Site

    41 miles northeast · Princeton, New Jersey · State Park

    Visitors come for hunting in season.

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  40. Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Historic Site

    41 miles northeast · Somerville, New Jersey · State Historic Site

    Visitors come for historic sites.

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  41. White Clay Creek Preserve

    43 miles southwest · Landenberg, Pennsylvania · Preserve

    The park supports cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter sports, hunting in season, and fishing.

    HikingFishing

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  42. White Clay Creek State Park

    43 miles southwest · Newark, Delaware · State Park

    Covering about 3,520 acres, White Clay Creek State Park lies in New Castle County, about 4 miles north of Newark.

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  43. Pigeon Swamp State Park

    44 miles east · Helmetta, New Jersey · State Park

    Visitors come for hunting in season.

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  44. Brendan T. Byrne State Forest

    44 miles southeast · New Lisbon, New Jersey · State Forest

    The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.

    CampingCabins/lodgingHikingFishingBoating

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  45. Atsion Recreation Area

    45 miles southeast · Shamong, New Jersey · Recreation Area

    Things to do include historic sites, boating, and picnicking. 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.

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  46. Hacklebarney State Park

    46 miles northeast · Long Valley, New Jersey · State Park

    The park supports hunting in season, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.

    Hiking

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  47. Big Elk Creek State Park

    46 miles southwest · Landenberg, Pennsylvania · State Park

    Visitors come for horseback riding, fishing, and hiking. The official site lists about 3 miles of trails.

    HikingFishing

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  48. Fort Mott State Park

    46 miles south · Pennsville, New Jersey · State Park

    Things to do include historic sites, picnicking, and hiking.

    Hiking

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  49. Beltzville State Park

    47 miles northwest · Lehighton, Pennsylvania · State Park

    Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, mountain biking, winter sports, hunting in season, and canoeing and kayaking. Its trail network totals roughly 15 miles, according to the park.

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  50. Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

    47 miles southwest · Elkton, Maryland · Natural Resources Management Area

    Covering about 815 acres, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area lies in Cecil County, about 4 miles northwest of Newark.

    CampingDogs allowed$3 per vehicle ($5 nonresident)

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  51. Carranza Memorial Historic Site

    47 miles southeast · Hammonton, New Jersey · State Historic Site

    Carranza Memorial Historic Site is a 2-acre historic site in Burlington County, about 11 miles northeast of Hammonton.

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  52. Fort Delaware State Park

    48 miles south · Delaware City, Delaware · State Park

    In New Castle County, in Delaware City, Fort Delaware State Park covers about 256 acres.

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  53. Fort DuPont State Park

    49 miles south · Delaware City, Delaware · State Park

    In New Castle County, in Delaware City, Fort DuPont State Park covers about 294 acres.

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  54. Washington Rock State Park

    50 miles northeast · Dunellen, New Jersey · State Park

    Things to do include biking, picnicking, and hiking.

    Hiking

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Best picks by activity

Camping near Lansdale

  1. Evansburg State Park 7 mi southwest · Campground listed
  2. Fort Washington State Park 8 mi southeast · Campground listed
  3. Ridley Creek State Park 22 mi southwest · Campground listed
  4. Washington Crossing State Park 23 mi east · Campground listed
  5. French Creek State Park 27 mi west · 16 campsites

+ 5 more in the list above

Cabins and lodging near Lansdale

  1. Nockamixon State Park 16 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
  2. French Creek State Park 27 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
  3. Brendan T. Byrne State Forest 44 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
  4. Atsion Recreation Area 45 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays

Dog-friendly state parks near Lansdale

  1. French Creek State Park 27 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
  2. Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area 47 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules

Swimming near Lansdale

  1. Nockamixon State Park 16 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
  2. Neshaminy State Park 22 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
  3. Marsh Creek State Park 26 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
  4. French Creek State Park 27 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
  5. Spruce Run Recreation Area 34 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area

+ 2 more in the list above

Hiking near Lansdale

  1. Evansburg State Park 7 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
  2. Fort Washington State Park 8 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
  3. Nockamixon State Park 16 mi north · Hiking trails listed
  4. Ralph Stover State Park 17 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
  5. Tyler State Park 17 mi east · Hiking trails listed

+ 23 more in the list above

Fishing near Lansdale

  1. Evansburg State Park 7 mi southwest · Fishing listed
  2. Norristown Farm Park 7 mi southwest · Fishing listed
  3. Fort Washington State Park 8 mi southeast · Fishing listed
  4. Nockamixon State Park 16 mi north · Fishing listed
  5. Ralph Stover State Park 17 mi northeast · Fishing listed

+ 15 more in the list above

Questions about state parks near Lansdale

What is the closest state park to Lansdale?

Evansburg State Park is the closest, about 7 miles southwest of Lansdale in a straight line. Next are Norristown Farm Park and Fort Washington State Park.

How many state parks are near Lansdale?

54 state park units are within 50 miles, and 15 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.

Which state parks near Lansdale have camping?

10 parks list camping, the nearest being Evansburg State Park, Fort Washington State Park and Ridley Creek State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.

Are dogs allowed at state parks near Lansdale?

Yes, at 2 parks, including French Creek 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 Lansdale?

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.