State Parks Near Westminster, Maryland
28 state park units lie within 50 miles of Westminster, including 10 parks across the line in Pennsylvania and Virginia. The closest is Codorus State Park, about 15 mi north of town. 6 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Codorus State Park15 mi north
- Within 25 miles
- 6of 28 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 134 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 19pets allowed
State parks near Westminster, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Westminster; driving distance is usually longer.
Codorus State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Its trail network totals roughly 19 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Codorus State Park →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 →Patapsco Valley State Park
Its trail network totals roughly 200 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Patapsco Valley 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 →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 →Gunpowder Falls State Park
The official site lists about 120 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Gunpowder Falls State Park →Gambrill State Park
The official site lists about 16 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Gambrill State Park →Rocks State Park
The official site lists about 3.5 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Rocks State Park →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 →Seneca Creek State Park
The official site lists about 50 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Seneca Creek State Park →Greenbrier State Park
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Greenbrier State Park →Washington Monument State Park
Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Washington Monument 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 →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 →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 →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 →Pine Grove Furnace State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, winter sports, and hunting in season. Its trail network totals roughly 4 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Pine Grove Furnace State Park →Gifford Pinchot State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, golf, horseback riding, and winter sports. Its trail network totals roughly 18 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Gifford Pinchot 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 →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 →Susquehanna Riverlands State Park
Popular activities here are boating and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 4 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Susquehanna Riverlands State Park →Kings Gap Environmental Education Center
Visitors come for hunting in season, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 25 miles of trails. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Kings Gap Environmental Education Center →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 →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 →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 →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 →Sweet Run State Park
The park supports horseback riding, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Sweet Run State Park →Susquehanna State Park
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Susquehanna State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Westminster
- Codorus State Park 15 mi north · 1 campsites
- Patapsco Valley State Park 23 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Cunningham Falls State Park 24 mi west · Campground listed
- Gunpowder Falls State Park 24 mi east · Campground listed
- Greenbrier State Park 33 mi west · Campground listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Westminster
- Codorus State Park 15 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Caledonia State Park 34 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Pine Grove Furnace State Park 35 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Gifford Pinchot State Park 36 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Westminster
- Codorus State Park 15 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail 19 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Patapsco Valley State Park 23 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Cunningham Falls State Park 24 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Patuxent River State Park 24 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 14 more in the list above
Swimming near Westminster
- Codorus State Park 15 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Caledonia State Park 34 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Pine Grove Furnace State Park 35 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Gifford Pinchot State Park 36 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Westminster
- Codorus State Park 15 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Mont Alto State Park 33 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Caledonia State Park 34 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Pine Grove Furnace State Park 35 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Gifford Pinchot State Park 36 mi north · Hiking trails listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Fishing near Westminster
- Codorus State Park 15 mi north · Fishing listed
- Mont Alto State Park 33 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Caledonia State Park 34 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Pine Grove Furnace State Park 35 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Gifford Pinchot State Park 36 mi north · Fishing listed
Questions about state parks near Westminster
What is the closest state park to Westminster?
Codorus State Park is the closest, about 15 miles north of Westminster in a straight line. Next are Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail and Patapsco Valley State Park.
How many state parks are near Westminster?
28 state park units are within 50 miles, and 6 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Westminster have camping?
13 parks list camping, the nearest being Codorus State Park, Patapsco Valley State Park and Cunningham Falls State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Westminster?
Yes, at 19 parks, including Codorus State Park, Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail and Patapsco Valley 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 Westminster?
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 Hanover, PA16 mi north
- Near Frederick, MD24 mi southwest
- Near Baltimore, MD29 mi southeast
- Near York, PA30 mi northeast
- Near Gaithersburg, MD31 mi south
- Near Bel Air, MD35 mi east
- Near Hagerstown, MD38 mi west
- Near Takoma Park, MD41 mi south
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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.