State Parks Near Salisbury, Maryland
16 state park units lie within 50 miles of Salisbury, including 6 parks across the line in Delaware. The closest is Trap Pond State Park, about 12 mi northeast of town. 2 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Trap Pond State Park12 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 2of 16 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 62 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 10pets allowed
State parks near Salisbury, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Salisbury; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →Assateague State Park
Assateague State Park is a park in Worcester County, about 8 miles southeast of Berlin.
Hours, fees and rules for Assateague State Park →Holts Landing State Park
Holts Landing State Park is a 205-acre park in Sussex County, about 10 miles east of Millsboro.
Hours, fees and rules for Holts Landing 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 →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 →Fenwick Island State Park
In Sussex County, about 6 miles north of Ocean City, Fenwick Island State Park covers about 266 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Fenwick Island 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 →Delaware Seashore State Park
Delaware Seashore State Park is a park in Sussex County, about 13 miles east of Millsboro.
Hours, fees and rules for Delaware Seashore 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 →Cape Henlopen State Park
In Sussex County, about 3 miles east of Lewes, Cape Henlopen State Park covers about 562 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Cape Henlopen 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 →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 →Calvert Cliffs State Park
Its trail network totals roughly 13 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Calvert Cliffs 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 →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Salisbury
- Pocomoke River State Park 19 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Assateague State Park 26 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Janes Island State Park 29 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Martinak State Park 36 mi north · Campground listed
- Tuckahoe State Park 45 mi northwest · Campground listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Salisbury
- Martinak State Park 36 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Tuckahoe State Park 45 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Salisbury
- Pocomoke River State Park 19 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Assateague State Park 26 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Janes Island State Park 29 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park 29 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park 30 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 5 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Salisbury
What is the closest state park to Salisbury?
Trap Pond State Park is the closest, about 12 miles northeast of Salisbury in a straight line. Next are Pocomoke River State Park and Assateague State Park.
How many state parks are near Salisbury?
16 state park units are within 50 miles, and 2 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Salisbury have camping?
6 parks list camping, the nearest being Pocomoke River State Park, Assateague State Park and Janes Island State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Salisbury?
Yes, at 10 parks, including Pocomoke River State Park, Assateague State Park and Janes Island 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 Salisbury?
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 Cambridge, MD29 mi northwest
- Near Milford, DE38 mi north
- Near Easton, MD38 mi northwest
- Near Dover, DE54 mi north
- Near Bowie, MD74 mi northwest
- Near Middletown, DE74 mi north
- Near Bridgeton, NJ75 mi north
- Near Vineland, NJ82 mi northeast
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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.