State Parks Near Newark, Delaware
39 state park units lie within 50 miles of Newark, including 27 parks across the line in Maryland and Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The closest is Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, about 4 mi northwest of town. 19 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area4 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 19of 39 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 103 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 7pets allowed
State parks near Newark, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Newark; driving distance is usually longer.
Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area
Covering about 815 acres, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area lies in Cecil County, about 4 miles northwest of Newark.
Hours, fees and rules for Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area →White Clay Creek State Park
Covering about 3,520 acres, White Clay Creek State Park lies in New Castle County, about 4 miles north of Newark.
Hours, fees and rules for White Clay Creek State Park →White Clay Creek Preserve
The park supports cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter sports, hunting in season, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for White Clay Creek Preserve →Big Elk Creek State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, fishing, and hiking. The official site lists about 3 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Big Elk Creek State Park →Lums Pond State Park
Covering about 1,863 acres, Lums Pond State Park lies in New Castle County, about 6 miles southeast of Elkton.
Hours, fees and rules for Lums Pond State Park →Auburn Valley State Park
Auburn Valley State Park is a park in New Castle County, about 4 miles southeast of Kennett Square.
Hours, fees and rules for Auburn Valley State Park →Fort Delaware State Park
In New Castle County, in Delaware City, Fort Delaware State Park covers about 256 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Delaware State Park →Fort DuPont State Park
In New Castle County, in Delaware City, Fort DuPont State Park covers about 294 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort DuPont State Park →Alapocas Run State Park
In New Castle County, about 3 miles northeast of Elsmere, Alapocas Run State Park covers about 233 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Alapocas Run State Park →Fort Mott State Park
Things to do include historic sites, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Mott State Park →Wilmington State Parks
Wilmington State Parks is a park in New Castle County, in Wilmington.
Hours, fees and rules for Wilmington State Parks →Brandywine Creek State Park
Covering about 934 acres, Brandywine Creek State Park lies in New Castle County, about 4 miles north of Elsmere.
Hours, fees and rules for Brandywine Creek State Park →Bellevue State Park
Covering about 272 acres, Bellevue State Park lies in New Castle County, in Bellefonte.
Hours, fees and rules for Bellevue State Park →Fox Point State Park
In New Castle County, about 2 miles northeast of Bellefonte, Fox Point State Park covers about 107 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Fox 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 →Hancock House Historic Site
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Hancock House Historic Site →Susquehanna State Park
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Susquehanna State Park →Stow Creek State Park
Things to do include hunting in season and boating. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Stow Creek State Park →Ridley Creek 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.
Hours, fees and rules for Ridley Creek State Park →Marsh Creek 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.
Hours, fees and rules for Marsh Creek 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 →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 →Tall Pines State Preserve
The park supports horseback riding, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Tall Pines State Preserve →Parvin State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, hunting in season, boating, fishing, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Parvin State Park →Rocks State Park
The official site lists about 3.5 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Rocks State Park →French Creek 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.
Hours, fees and rules for French Creek State Park →First State Heritage Park
First State Heritage Park is a historic site in Kent County, in Dover.
Hours, fees and rules for First State Heritage Park →Walt Whitman House Historic Site
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Walt Whitman House Historic Site →Norristown Farm Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, winter sports, fishing, biking, and picnicking. Water access includes a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Norristown Farm Park →Evansburg 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.
Hours, fees and rules for Evansburg State Park →Indian King Tavern Historic Site
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Indian King Tavern Historic Site →Fort Washington 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.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Washington State Park →Nolde Forest 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.
Hours, fees and rules for Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center →Gunpowder Falls State Park
The official site lists about 120 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Gunpowder Falls 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Newark
- Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area 4 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Elk Neck State Park 18 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Susquehanna State Park 21 mi west · Campground listed
- Ridley Creek State Park 25 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Susquehannock State Park 29 mi west · Campground listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Newark
- Elk Neck State Park 18 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Parvin State Park 35 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- French Creek State Park 36 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Newark
- Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area 4 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Elk Neck State Park 18 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- French Creek State Park 36 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Gunpowder Falls State Park 45 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- North Point State Battlefield 48 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 2 more in the list above
Swimming near Newark
- Elk Neck State Park 18 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Marsh Creek State Park 27 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Parvin State Park 35 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- French Creek State Park 36 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Newark
- White Clay Creek Preserve 5 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Big Elk Creek State Park 6 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Fort Mott State Park 12 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Ridley Creek State Park 25 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Marsh Creek State Park 27 mi north · Hiking trails listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Fishing near Newark
- White Clay Creek Preserve 5 mi north · Fishing listed
- Big Elk Creek State Park 6 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Ridley Creek State Park 25 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Marsh Creek State Park 27 mi north · Fishing listed
- Parvin State Park 35 mi east · Fishing listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Newark
What is the closest state park to Newark?
Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area is the closest, about 4 miles northwest of Newark in a straight line. Next are White Clay Creek State Park and White Clay Creek Preserve.
How many state parks are near Newark?
39 state park units are within 50 miles, and 19 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Newark have camping?
10 parks list camping, the nearest being Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, Elk Neck State Park and Susquehanna State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Newark?
Yes, at 7 parks, including Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, Elk Neck State Park and French Creek 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 Newark?
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 Wilmington, DE13 mi east
- Near Middletown, DE16 mi south
- Near West Chester, PA21 mi north
- Near Coatesville, PA22 mi north
- Near Chester, PA24 mi northeast
- Near Aberdeen, MD25 mi southwest
- Near Yeadon, PA32 mi northeast
- Near Bel Air, MD33 mi west
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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.