State Parks Near Winchester, Virginia
20 state park units lie within 50 miles of Winchester, including 16 parks across the line in West Virginia and Maryland and Pennsylvania. The closest is Sky Meadows State Park, about 17 mi southeast of town. 3 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Sky Meadows State Park17 mi southeast
- Within 25 miles
- 3of 20 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 133 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 16pets allowed
State parks near Winchester, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Winchester; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →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 →Sweet Run State Park
The park supports horseback riding, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Sweet Run 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Lost River State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, swimming, and biking. Its trail network totals roughly 23 miles, according to the park. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Lost River 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 →Dans Mountain State Park
On the water side, there is a swimming pool. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Dans 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 →Buchanan's Birthplace State Park
Visitors come for fishing and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Buchanan's Birthplace State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Winchester
- Sky Meadows State Park 17 mi southeast · 15 campsites
- Cacapon Resort State Park 21 mi north · Campground listed
- Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park 23 mi south · Campground listed
- Sweet Run State Park 26 mi east · Campground listed
- Seven Bends State Park 28 mi southwest · Campground listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Winchester
- Cacapon Resort State Park 21 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park 23 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Lost River State Park 45 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Winchester
- Sky Meadows State Park 17 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Cacapon Resort State Park 21 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park 23 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Fort Frederick State Park 31 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Gathland State Park 33 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 11 more in the list above
Swimming near Winchester
- Cacapon Resort State Park 21 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Berkeley Springs State Park 31 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lost River State Park 45 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Dans Mountain State Park 49 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Winchester
- Sky Meadows State Park 17 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Cacapon Resort State Park 21 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park 23 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Sweet Run State Park 26 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Seven Bends State Park 28 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Fishing near Winchester
- Cacapon Resort State Park 21 mi north · Fishing listed
- Buchanan's Birthplace State Park 49 mi north · Fishing listed
Questions about state parks near Winchester
What is the closest state park to Winchester?
Sky Meadows State Park is the closest, about 17 miles southeast of Winchester in a straight line. Next are Cacapon Resort State Park and Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park.
How many state parks are near Winchester?
20 state park units are within 50 miles, and 3 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Winchester have camping?
13 parks list camping, the nearest being Sky Meadows State Park, Cacapon Resort State Park and Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Winchester?
Yes, at 16 parks, including Sky Meadows State Park, Cacapon Resort State Park and Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah 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 Winchester?
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 Martinsburg, WV22 mi northeast
- Near Hagerstown, MD40 mi northeast
- Near Frederick, MD45 mi northeast
- Near Herndon, VA45 mi east
- Near Cumberland, MD45 mi northwest
- Near Manassas, VA48 mi southeast
- Near Culpeper, VA50 mi south
- Near Gaithersburg, MD53 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.