Maryland’s extraordinary, diverse, and beautiful public lands were the reason the National Geographic Magazine called the state of Maryland "America in Miniature". Maryland has everything from the Appalachian Mountain and the Chesapeake Bay to marshland on the Eastern Shore to the Atlantic Ocean. The best news is that there is a state park or forest within minutes of your home. Whether you want to take a break locally or another part of the state, you can find opportunities at the click of your computer mouse.
Click on the region below to view a map of the parks in that region. If you are not able to see the map, use the alphabetical listing of parks below, or please view Access for All for a list of facilities and programs that are accessible to visitors with disabilities.
Click here to find a park by type of activity.
Click a link below to view more information about that park: