Parks and Nature
Known as the Battle That Saved Washington, the battle of Monocacy on July 9, 1864 between 18,000 Confederate forces under General Jubal Early, and 5,8... Read More
Hart-Miller Island is only able to be reached by boat. Primitive camping is available from May 1 - September 30 on a first come first served arrangeme... Read More
The C&O Canal follows the route of the Potomac River for 184.5 miles from Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, MD. The canal operated from 1828-1924 as a t... Read More
The C&O Canal follows the route of the Potomac River for 184.5 miles from Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, MD. The canal operated from 1828-1924 as a t... Read More
The C&O Canal follows the route of the Potomac River for 184.5 miles from Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, MD. The canal operated from 1828-1924 as a t... Read More
National Capital Parks-East includes 12 major park areas at 98 locations that are a part of Washington, D.C. and its eastern environs. The park areas ... Read More
The C&O Canal follows the route of the Potomac River for 184.5 miles from Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, MD. The canal operated from 1828-1924 as a t... Read More
National Capital Parks-East includes 12 major park areas at 98 locations that are a part of Washington, D.C. and its eastern environs. The park areas ... Read More
The C&O Canal follows the route of the Potomac River for 184.5 miles from Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, MD. The canal operated from 1828-1924 as a t... Read More
The clear, blue lake draws many visitors who enjoy swimming at its sandy beach. The park also has hiking trails and campgrounds.
Enjoy history or nature at this lovely park SW of Washington DC. In Piscataway Park you may spot bald eagles, beavers, deer, foxes, ospreys, and many ... Read More
Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests and coastal bays. Rest, relax, recreate and enjoy some time on the edge of the continent.
The park is located at the north end of the barrier island. It is Maryland's only oceanfront state park. Assateague is best known for its free-roam... Read More
Located at the mouth of the Savage River reservoir, this park is a great site to enjoy recreational activities for this park and the surrounding st... Read More
Pets are not allowed on the fishing pier but are allowed on trails in the undeveloped areas. You can download a map of the trails from the website.... Read More
Calvert Cliffs State Park is a day-use park featuring a sandy beach, unique fossils, recycled tire playground, fishing, a freshwater and tidal marshla... Read More
A paved nature trail along the Western edge of scenic St Michaels.
This area was a popular winter camping grounds for the area's indigenous people. Today, it provides year round recreation with miles of hiking trails.... Read More
Catoctin's diverse cultural resources provide several vignettes of our nation's history in one small location. Native Americans quarried rhyolite for ... Read More
This beautiful waterfront park is located on the shore of the Port Tobacco River, off the Potomac. It is undeveloped but does have a boat launch fo... Read More
Formerly the grounds of the Chapman family estate, this state park many scenic views. It's known as a great place to spot bald eagles.
Located in the scenic Cotoctin Mountains, this park has two primary areas. The William Houc... Read More
The centerpiece of this mountain park is its large swimming pool. Pets, however, are not allowed in the swimming area.
The park's manmade lake is the centerpiece of recreational activities. It has two main swimming areas. And dogs may enjoy swimming as long as they... Read More
This park sites on a peninsula that juts into the Chesapeake Bay. The swimming beach can be very crowded in the summer and dogs are not allowed. Bu... Read More
The park' centerpiece is a unique stone fort that served as Maryland’s frontier defense during the French a... Read More
The park's most popular feature is the 16 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail passes through Gathland State Park.
Located in the Appalachian Mountains, Greenbrier State Park has a 42-acre man-made freshwater lake. Its white... Read More
This park is one of Maryland's largest. The park offers over 120 mile of hiking trails.
The Battle of Antietam, or Sharpsburg, on September 17, 1862, was the tragic culmination of Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North. That one fate... Read More
Pets are welcome on the grounds but not allowed in buildings. The park has short trails and places to sit so one person can wait with pets while th... Read More
The valiant defense of the fort by 1,000 dedicated Americans inspired Francis Scott Key to write The Star-Spangled Banner during the Battle of Baltimo... Read More
This park sits within the Garrett State Forest, making it a serene and remote setting. At its center is a 53-acre lake which offers kayaking and sw... Read More
The island portion of the park – Janes Island – includes over 2,900 acres of saltmarsh, over 30 miles of water trails, and miles of isolated prist... Read More
Amenities include hiking trails, playground, shelters and a nature center. Pets are allowed in all areas of the park except the shelter and cabins.
New Germany has diverse forests with ten miles of multi-use trails and a small lake suitable for fishing, swimming, and non-motorized boating.
This park sits on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. It was once the site of an amusement park.
Nestled in the agricultural landscape of central HarfordPalmer State Park in the winter County is a 555-acre unbroken tract of forest known as Palmer ... Read More
This park runs along the Patapsco River for 32 miles and has over 200 miles of hiking trails. It is a short drive from both Baltimore and Washingto... Read More
Located in Howard and Montgomery counties, along Man fishing at Patuxent Riverthe upper 12 miles of the Patuxent River, the park is comprised of 6,700... Read More
Shad Landing is on the south side of the Pocomoke River off Route 113. Milburn Landing is on the north side of the river on Route 364. It is a 25 m... Read More
The park sits on a peninsula between the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay.
Rocks State Park has 855 acres of dense forests and massive boulders rising above Deer Creek.
Revealing a "lost" colonial town and sharing a garden sanctuary at the crossroads of the Chesapeake Bay. Leashed dogs are welcome on the grounds.
This park has hiking trails surrounding the Mount Airy Mansion. It offers day-use only.
This popular recreation spot on the Chesapeake Bay only allows pets off-season.
