State Parks Websites

Located in Queen Anne. Information from the Department of Natural Resources about the facilities, trails, and programs offered.

Runs along Patapsco River and encompasses 14,000 acres and five developed recreational areas. Site offers newsletter, camping and visiting schedules, rules and regulations, and self-guided recreational activities.

Located in Howard and Montgomery counties, along the upper 12 miles of the Patuxent River, the park is comprised of 6,700 acres of natural areas and farmlands. Recreational use is primarily hunting, fishing, hiking and horseback riding.

Includes marina on Mattawoman Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River, fishing, picnicking, camping, and a historic area.

Recreational peninsula. Features, history, profile and special facilities.

Located in Denton. Find park hours and information, trail map, and camping reservations.

Once the mountain home of George Alfred Townsend, a Civil War journalist. It is the site of a unique collection of buildings and structures that he designed and constructed, some of which have been restored.

Historic park with 10,000 acres for hiking along the Appalachian Trail. History and amenities.

Includes park features, directions, and reservation form.

Trail maps, camping information, and event calendar from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

Department of Natural Resources information page includes environmental information, park hours and activities.

Department of Natural Resources page with park information, hours, and events.

300 acres, rustic camping opportunities with 30 unimproved campsites and a youth group camping area

A single arch stone bridge that once served the old National Road. History and area map.

Official DNR site with history and description of camping, hiking, fishing, and other features.

History, features, trails and directions.

A multi-use park providing many kinds of recreation with the Appalachian Trail passing through the park and a 42-acre man-made lake and beach. Features, reservations and trail guide.

Lakeside park with hiking, fishing, watersports, cabins, and campsites, located within the Savage River State Forest.

Along the Youghiogheny River, with a 63-foot waterfall. Includes campground rules and rates, and driving directions.

Named for the first monument in the country erected to the "father of our country," George Washington. A rugged stone tower was dedicated to the first president by the citizens of Boonsboro in 1827.

Sandy beaches, marshlands and heavily wooded bluffs comprise the peninsula formed by the North East and Elk Rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay, where this park is located. Description of amenities, map, and trail guide.

Official site. Includes a park map, descriptions of facilities, and directions.

An 855-acre park with fishing, picnicking, and a waterfall. Map and contact information.

Consists of 29 acres, much of which protects the stream valley behind the park from development. Landmarks, history and features.

Highlights the cliffs which dominate the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay for thirty miles in Calvert County. Trail guide and features.

Located on the Port Tobacco River, it is an undeveloped multi-use park.

A 596-acre State Park located on the Patuxent River. Trails, features and history.

A 982 acre day-use park and the location of the historic Mount Airy Mansion. Miles of trails for hiking, biking and equestrians are available for day use.

786 acre park on the Chesapeake Bay offering swimming, fishing, crabbing, boating and windsurfing. Features, hours and fees.

The 40 acre park includes a memorial cross dedicated to the memory of the first Marylanders. Accessible only by boat. History and features.

Comprised of two distinct areas, a developed mainland section with cabins and camping areas, and a portion accessible only by boat.

The park, comprised of 6,300 acres, extends along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek, as it winds its way to the Potomac River in Montgomery County.

Located in the Baltimore County waters of the Chesapeake Bay near the mouth of Middle River and is accessible only by boat.