State Parks Near Takoma Park, Maryland
28 state park units lie within 50 miles of Takoma Park, including 5 parks across the line in Virginia. The closest is Rosaryville State Park, about 18 mi southeast of town. 7 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Rosaryville State Park18 mi southeast
- Within 25 miles
- 7of 28 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 11parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 22pets allowed
State parks near Takoma Park, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Takoma Park; driving distance is usually longer.
Rosaryville State Park
Covering about 982 acres, Rosaryville State Park lies in Prince George's County, about 7 miles southeast of District Heights.
Hours, fees and rules for Rosaryville State Park →Seneca Creek State Park
The official site lists about 50 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Seneca Creek 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 →Morgan Run Natural Environment Area
Covering about 287 acres, Morgan Run Natural Environment Area lies in Anne Arundel County, about 8 miles northwest of Annapolis.
Hours, fees and rules for Morgan Run Natural Environment Area →Merkle Natural Resources Management Area
Covering about 113 acres, Merkle Natural Resources Management Area lies in Calvert County, about 8 miles west of Chesapeake Beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Merkle Natural Resources Management Area →Patapsco Valley State Park
Its trail network totals roughly 200 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Patapsco Valley State Park →Mason Neck State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Mason Neck State Park →Chapman State Park
In Charles County, about 3 miles northeast of Indian Head, Chapman State Park covers about 2,100 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Chapman State Park →Franklin Point State Park
In Anne Arundel County, about 9 miles north of Chesapeake Beach, Franklin Point State Park covers about 499 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Franklin Point State Park →Leesylvania State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Leesylvania State Park →Smallwood State Park
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Smallwood State Park →Sandy Point State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Sandy Point 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 →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 →Chapel Point State Park
Chapel Point State Park is a park in Charles County, about 6 miles southwest of La Plata.
Hours, fees and rules for Chapel Point State Park →Monocacy Natural Resources Management Area
Covering about 132 acres, Monocacy Natural Resources Management Area lies in Charles County, about 9 miles southeast of Dumfries.
Hours, fees and rules for Monocacy Natural Resources Management Area →Gunpowder Falls State Park
The official site lists about 120 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Gunpowder Falls State Park →Widewater State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Widewater State Park →Gambrill State Park
The official site lists about 16 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Gambrill State Park →Sweet Run State Park
The park supports horseback riding, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Sweet Run 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 →Caledon State Park
The park supports biking, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Caledon 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 →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 →Washington Monument State Park
Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Washington Monument 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 →Greenwell State Park
Greenwell State Park is a park in St. Mary's County, about 8 miles northeast of Leonardtown.
Hours, fees and rules for Greenwell 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 Takoma Park
- Patapsco Valley State Park 25 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Mason Neck State Park 25 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Leesylvania State Park 31 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Smallwood State Park 31 mi south · Campground listed
- Sandy Point State Park 32 mi east · Campground listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Takoma Park
- Rosaryville State Park 18 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Seneca Creek State Park 18 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Patuxent River State Park 18 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Morgan Run Natural Environment Area 23 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Merkle Natural Resources Management Area 24 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 17 more in the list above
Swimming near Takoma Park
- Sandy Point State Park 32 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Takoma Park
- Mason Neck State Park 25 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Leesylvania State Park 31 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Widewater State Park 42 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Sweet Run State Park 44 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Caledon State Park 45 mi south · Hiking trails listed
Questions about state parks near Takoma Park
What is the closest state park to Takoma Park?
Rosaryville State Park is the closest, about 18 miles southeast of Takoma Park in a straight line. Next are Seneca Creek State Park and Patuxent River State Park.
How many state parks are near Takoma Park?
28 state park units are within 50 miles, and 7 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Takoma Park have camping?
11 parks list camping, the nearest being Patapsco Valley State Park, Mason Neck State Park and Leesylvania State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Takoma Park?
Yes, at 22 parks, including Rosaryville State Park, Seneca Creek State Park and Patuxent River 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 Takoma Park?
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 Alexandria, VA12 mi south
- Near Bowie, MD14 mi east
- Near Gaithersburg, MD16 mi northwest
- Near Herndon, VA21 mi west
- Near Manassas, VA30 mi southwest
- Near Baltimore, MD30 mi northeast
- Near Frederick, MD38 mi northwest
- Near Westminster, MD41 mi north
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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.