42
New Germany SP
Accident
Hancock
Green Ridge SF
219 Deep Creek Lake SP & NRMA
Lonaconing
40
Swallow Falls SP Herrington Manor SP
135
Oakland
70
Boonsboro
State Parks, Forests, Natural Environment Areas & Natural Resources Management Areas
Westernport
JENNINGS RANDOLPH LAKE
219
Washington Monument SP
Sharpsburg
South Mountain State Battlefield/ Appalachian Trail
10 miles
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Discover a 78-foot waterfall, trout streams, 8 miles of challenging trails, rocky overlooks and a scenic lake. (301) 271-7574 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plw/cunninghamfalls.html
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10 km
This paved rail trail parallels the historic C&O Canal and the Potomac River along its 22-mile length. (301) 842-2155 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plw/wmrt.html
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Slip into Maryland’s largest freshwater lake, Deep Creek, the main attraction of this park set in the mountains of Western Maryland.
CENTRAL MARYLAND
(301) 387-5563 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plw/deepcreeklake.html
(410) 287-5333 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plc/elkneck.html
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Fort Frederick State Park E1
Fair Hill NRMA L1
This park preserves and interprets an impressive historic stone fort that stood as a key to Maryland’s frontier defense during the French and Indian War. (301) 842-2155 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plw/fortfrederick.html
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Elk Neck State Park K2
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Gunpowder Falls State Park J2
KCRSvNEF1B2WwLx4 eFBLo (301) 924-2127 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plc/monocacy.html
(301) 791-4767 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plw/greenbrier.html
KRSNuPFBWDMLxU4 Herrington Manor State Park A2 (301) 334-9180 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plw/herringtonmanor.html
KRSQNuF1B2DLx0U4 New Germany State Park A1 (301) 895-5453 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plw/newgermany.html
RSQNuPFB2DLx0U4 Rocky Gap State Park C1 (301) 722-1480 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plw/rockygap.html
CRSvNuPFBDwLxo4 S. Mountain State Battlefield/Appalachian Trl F2 (301) 791-4767 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plw/southmountain.html
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WESTMINSTER
Walkersville
RFBWw Morgan Run NEA H2 (410) 461-5005 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plc/morganrun.html
EFBWU North Point State Park and Battlefield J3 (410) 592-2897 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plc/northpoint.html
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Mount Airy
28
270 Monocacy NRMA
Patuxent River SP
GERMANTOWN Poolesville
28
(301) 924-2127 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plc/seneca.html
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ARBUTUS
COLUMBIA
ELKRIDGE
BWI Airport Welcome Center
301
50
SUITLAND
Follow 12 miles of rugged trails with scenic views of the Susquehanna River. History buffs enjoy the Rock Run Historical Area with its restored grist mill.
FORESTVILLE
258 Rosaryville SP CLINTON ROSARYVILLE
FRIENDLY
WALDORF Indian Head
Mattawoman NEA
2
Franklin Point SP 468
Marlton
SAINT CHARLES
Chapel Point SP
234 Crain Memorial Welcome Center
(301) 743-7613 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/pls/calvertcliffs.html
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Chapman State Park G5 (301) 743-7613 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/pls/chapman.html
F2W Chapel Point State Park G6 (301 743-7613 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/pls/chapelpoint.html
KuFW Franklin Point State Park J4 (301) 888-1410
Tuckahoe SP 404
St. Clement’s Island SP
Ridgely Hillsboro
Wye Island NRMA Martinak SP Tunis Mills
Denton
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Preston Federalsburg
Black Walnut Point NRMA Oxford
Fairbank
Trappe
Bill Burton Fishing Piers SP
2
Hurlock
Golden Beach
2
16
Calvert Beach
Calvert Cliffs SP
Hollywood Leonardtown
Newtowne Neck SP
Madison Church Creek
Broomes Island
235 Greenwell SP
www.parkvisitor.com
D E L AWA R E
Vienna
50 Harriet Tubman SP (Future Interpretive Visitor's Center)
50
(410) 974-2149 //www.dnr.maryland.gov/pls/sandypoint.html
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Greenwell State Park H6
(410) 557-7994
(301) 872-5688 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/pls/greenwell.html
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Patapsco Valley State Park H3
Mattawoman NEA G5
This park is named for Revolutionary War General William Smallwood, whose restored home is preserved for public enjoyment. The park is also well-known for its 50-boat slip marina and world class bass fishing.
(301) 743-7613 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/pls/smallwood.html
(301) 743-7613 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/pls/smallwood.html
Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary H5
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Smallwood State Park G5
Ocean City
Fruitland
2
Berlin
Toddville Nanticoke
Lexington Park
611
Assateague SP
13 12 Princess Anne Snow Hill
13
Scotland
Point Lookout SP
CHESAPEAKE B AY
113 Pocomoke City
US 13 North Welcome Center Janes Island SP
Ewell
EASTERN SHORE
SMITH ISLAND
Assateague State Park M7
(410) 641-2120 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/ple/assateague.html
KCRNuP5F1WLTxZo4 Bill Burton Fishing Piers State Park K5 (410) 820-1668 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/ple/choptankpier.html
FL Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park K6
(Future Interpretive Visitor’s Center)
(410) 820-1668 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/ple/tuckahoe.html
Janes Island State Park K8
Paddle a 2,900 salt marsh island via 12 miles of marked water trails and try the local seafood at nearby Crisfield.
Crisfield
VA
Pocomoke River State Park & Forest L7
CRSvNuPFBWwMLxI4 Sassafras River NRMA K2 (410) 820-1668 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/ple/tuckahoe.html
FBWL Tuckahoe State Park K4
Enjoy 20 miles of scenic trails and flat water canoeing on a 60-acre lake. Adkins Arboretum grows trees indigenous to Maryland. (410) 820-1668 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/ple/tuckahoe.html
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(301) 888-1377 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/pls/merkle.html
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Discover the reverence of an old growth forest and the inspiration of Muddy Creek Falls, a 53-foot high waterfall.
Patuxent River State Park G2
Newtowne Neck State Park H7
This park marks the site where the first English settlers of the Lord Baltimore Proprietorship sailed up the Potomac aboard the Arc and the Dove on March 25, 1634.
(301) 334-9180 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plw/swallowfalls.html
(301) 924-2127 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plc/patuxentriver.html
(301) 872-5688 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/pls/newtowneneck.html
(301) 872-5688 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/pls/stclements.html
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Washington Monument State Park E2
Rocks State Park J1
Point Lookout State Park J8
St. Mary’s River State Park H7
The Choptank River and Watts Creek form two boundaries of this hardwood and pine forest park. A boat launch and a pier allow easy accessibility to the waterways.
(301) 791-4767 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plw/washington.html
(410) 557-7994 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plc/rocks.html
(301) 872-5688 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/pls/pointlookout.html
(301) 872-5688 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/pls/stmarysriver.html
(410) 820-1668 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/ple/martinak.html
(410) 820-1668 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/ple/wyeoak.html
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KRSQvNuP5FBWMLno4 Martinak State Park L4
Wye Island NRMA K4
Bring binoculars and see a wealth of wintering waterfowl populations. Six miles of trails include water views and a 275+ year old holly tree. (410) 827-7577 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/ple/wyeisland.html
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K Beach / C Biking Trails / R Boat Ramp / S Boat Rentals / Q Cabins / v Camper Cabins / N Camping / e Camping-Primitive / t Camping-Youth / u Canoeing-Flatwater / P Dump Station / E Equestrian Trails / 5 Exhibit or Interpretive Center / F Fishing / 1 Food / B Hiking / 2 Historic Site or Museum / W Hunting / 6 Lodging D Mountain Biking Trails / M Park Store / w Pet Loop / L Picnic Tables / n Playground / T Restrooms / j RV Sites / x Shelters / y Shooting Range / 0 Snowmobiles / U Snowshoeing or X-Country Skiing / o Swimming / Z Visitor Center / 4 Wheelchair Accessible / NEA = Natural Environment Area / NRMA = Natural Resources Management Area
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Park Features Legend
St. Clement’s Island State Park H7
8
(410) 632-2566 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/ple/pocomokeriver.html
(410) 461-5005 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plc/patapscovalley.html
Swallow Falls State Park A2
7
Pocomoke River SP & Forest
Wenona
FBW
Sandy Point State Park J3
6 Willards
SALISBURY
5
(301) 743-7613 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/pls/purse.html
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Delmar Hebron
St. Mary’s River SP
Purse State Park G6
(301) 888-1410 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/pls/rosaryville.html
5
Galestown
CAMBRIDGE
Saint Mary’s City
Rosaryville State Park H5
4
Prince Frederick
231
(301) 888-1410 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/pls/cedarville.html
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Chester
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Hudson
242
Cedarville State Forest H5
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Ruthsburg
Queenstown
Indian Creek NRMA
La Plata Port Tobacco Village
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Centreville
Eagle Harbor
Popes Creek
Calvert Cliffs State Park H6
213
Henderson
Love Point SP
3
Barclay
Rock Hall Crosby
Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary Fairhaven
Horsehead
Purse SP
SOUTHERN MARYLAND
Millington
Wittman
Chesapeake Beach
Smallwood SP
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Shady Side
Patuxent River NRMA
301 224
2
Chestertown
Romancoke
Zekiah Swamp NEA Lower Marlboro
Chapman SP
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Wye Oak SP
Upper Marlboro
210 Cedarville SF
(410) 557-7994 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plc/susquehanna.html
Melitota
Highland Beach
301
95
Susquehanna State Park K1
292 213
Newtown
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Galena Locust Grove
Skipton
WALKER MILL
OXON HILL
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Sassafras River NRMA
Hart-Miller Island SP
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WASHINGTON DC
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213
Waterloo
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Elk Neck SP
ESSEX
BROOKLYN PARK
1
Betterton
North Point SP FERNDALE GLEN BURNIE and Battlefield SEVERN I-95 South & I-95 North GREEN HAVEN Pinehurst Seneca Creek SP Welcome Centers SOUTH GATE LAUREL Severn Run NEA ASPEN HILL ODENTON ROCKVILLE 95 SEVERNA PARK Herald Harbor CALVERTON GLENMONT Sandy Point SP BELTSVILLE Skidmore ARNOLD POTOMAC BOWIE SILVER SPRING CROFTON 495 COLLEGE PARK BETHESDA ANNAPOLIS CHILLUM MONTGOMERY VILLAGE OLNEY NORTH LAUREL GAITHERSBURG
Perryman
Bush Declaration Area NRMA
MIDDLE RIVER
CATONSVILLE
ELLICOTT CITY Sunshine
Barnesville
40
Patapsco Valley SP BALTIMORE
DAMASCUS
Joppa
PERRY HALL CARNEY PARKVILLE
PIKESVILLE LOCHEARN
RANDALLSTOWN MILFORD MILL
GREEN VALLEY
1
ELKTON
Chesapeake City Elk Neck
ABERDEEN
Fork
TIMONIUM Hampton TOWSON
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Palmer SP
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Gunpowder Falls SP
REISTERSTOWN
ELDERSBURG
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Fair Hill NRMA
Rocks SP Port Deposit 95 543 138 North East Susquehanna SP Torrey C. Brown 272 23 Rail Trail 155 HAVRE DE GRACE Manor Bel Air 40
Soldiers Delight NEA MAYS CHAPEL
Palmer State Park J1
Hike, bike and horseback ride on a 170 miles of woodland trails. Walk across a 300-foot swinging bridge spanning the Patapsco River.
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Rising Sun
273
Dublin
Jacksonville COCKEYSVILLE
Morgan Run NEA
Linganore
70
15
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32
Middletown
Brunswick
137
Hereford
New Windsor
Gambrill SP
Gathland SP
Federal Hill
Bel Alton
Monocacy NRMA F2
Greenbrier State Park F1
This day-use park, with a 90-acre lake for boating and fishing, also features picnic areas, rental picnic pavilions recycled tire playground, and a disc golf course.
(410) 592-2897 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plc/gunpowder.html
(410) 592-2897 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plc/hartmiller.html
(301) 791-4767 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plw/gathland.html
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Manchester
140
15
Seneca Creek State Park G3
(410) 398-1246 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plc/fairhill.html
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Thurmont
50 km
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Hart-Miller Island State Park J3
Gathland State Park F2
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Nearly 80 miles of trails are open to mountain bikers, hikers and equestrians. Hunting by permit only.
(410) 592-2897 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plc/gunpowder.html
(301) 271-7574 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plw/gambrill.html
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Taneytown
Cunningham Falls SP
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Western Maryland Rail Trail D1
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340
20 miles
20 km
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Burkittsville
Welcome Centers
(301) 895-5453 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plw/casselmanriver.html
Cunningham Falls State Park F1
HAGERSTOWN HALFWAY Williamsport
Greenbrier SP
Under Development
Casselman River Bridge State Park B1
Smithsburg
Savage River SF
Youghiogheny River NEA
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Emmitsburg
Long Meadow
Clear Spring
Fort Frederick SP
Dan’s Mountain SP
Big Run SP
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Western Maryland Rail Trail
Woodmont NRMA
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Frostburg
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Casselman River Bridge SP
Grantsville
Big Run State Park A2
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WESTERN MARYLAND (301) 895-5453 // www.dnr.maryland.gov/plw/bigrun.html
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