State Parks Near Martinsburg, West Virginia
21 state park units lie within 50 miles of Martinsburg, including 19 parks across the line in Maryland and Virginia and Pennsylvania. The closest is Fort Frederick State Park, about 11 mi north of town. 10 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Fort Frederick State Park11 mi north
- Within 25 miles
- 10of 21 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 134 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 16pets allowed
State parks near Martinsburg, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Martinsburg; driving distance is usually longer.
Fort Frederick State Park
Fort Frederick State Park is a park about 11 miles north of Martinsburg.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Frederick State Park →Cacapon Resort State Park
Popular activities here are golf, horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, and swimming. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites. There are also cabins and lodge rooms for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Cacapon Resort State Park →Sweet Run State Park
The park supports horseback riding, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Sweet Run State Park →Berkeley Springs State Park
The park supports historic sites and swimming. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Berkeley Springs 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 →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 →Washington Monument State Park
Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Washington Monument State Park →Greenbrier State Park
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Greenbrier State Park →Western Maryland Rail Trail
Covering about 3 acres, Western Maryland Rail Trail lies in Washington County, about 4 miles southwest of Hancock.
Hours, fees and rules for Western Maryland Rail Trail →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 →Gambrill State Park
The official site lists about 16 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Gambrill State Park →Buchanan's Birthplace State Park
Visitors come for fishing and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Buchanan's Birthplace 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 →Sky Meadows State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, biking, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 22 miles of trails. Camping is available: 15 campsites across 2 camping areas, including tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Sky Meadows 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 →Cowans Gap State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. The official site lists about 13 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Cowans Gap State Park →Rocky Gap State Park
Rocky Gap State Park is a park in Allegany County, about 7 miles northeast of Cumberland.
Hours, fees and rules for Rocky Gap 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 →Seneca Creek State Park
The official site lists about 50 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Seneca Creek State Park →Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 25 miles, according to the park. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park →Seven Bends State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 12 miles of trails. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Seven Bends State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Martinsburg
- Fort Frederick State Park 11 mi north · Campground listed
- Cacapon Resort State Park 16 mi west · Campground listed
- Sweet Run State Park 18 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Berkeley Springs State Park 18 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Washington Monument State Park 19 mi east · Campground listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Martinsburg
- Cacapon Resort State Park 16 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Cowans Gap State Park 37 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Caledonia State Park 41 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park 45 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Martinsburg
- Fort Frederick State Park 11 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Cacapon Resort State Park 16 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Gathland State Park 18 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- South Mountain Battlefield 19 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Washington Monument State Park 19 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 11 more in the list above
Swimming near Martinsburg
- Cacapon Resort State Park 16 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Berkeley Springs State Park 18 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Cowans Gap State Park 37 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Caledonia State Park 41 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Martinsburg
- Cacapon Resort State Park 16 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Sweet Run State Park 18 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Sky Meadows State Park 32 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Mont Alto State Park 35 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Cowans Gap State Park 37 mi north · Hiking trails listed
+ 3 more in the list above
Fishing near Martinsburg
- Cacapon Resort State Park 16 mi west · Fishing listed
- Buchanan's Birthplace State Park 28 mi north · Fishing listed
- Mont Alto State Park 35 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Cowans Gap State Park 37 mi north · Fishing listed
- Caledonia State Park 41 mi northeast · Fishing listed
Questions about state parks near Martinsburg
What is the closest state park to Martinsburg?
Fort Frederick State Park is the closest, about 11 miles north of Martinsburg in a straight line. Next are Cacapon Resort State Park and Sweet Run State Park.
How many state parks are near Martinsburg?
21 state park units are within 50 miles, and 10 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Martinsburg have camping?
13 parks list camping, the nearest being Fort Frederick State Park, Cacapon Resort State Park and Sweet Run State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Martinsburg?
Yes, at 16 parks, including Fort Frederick State Park, Cacapon Resort State Park and Gathland 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 Martinsburg?
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 Hagerstown, MD19 mi northeast
- Near Winchester, VA22 mi southwest
- Near Frederick, MD30 mi east
- Near Chambersburg, PA37 mi northeast
- Near Cumberland, MD44 mi west
- Near Herndon, VA46 mi southeast
- Near Gaithersburg, MD47 mi southeast
- Near Westminster, MD52 mi east
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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.