Are you someone who loves exploring the great outdoors of the Old Line State? When I lived in Baltimore for a time, I loved escaping the city to enjoy nature. There’s just something about being around the trees or by the water that really soothes my soul. If that sounds like you, we put together this handy ultimate guide to the best state parks in Maryland. Whether you love to hike, camp, or explore (or all of the above!), use this guide to start planning your next outdoor adventures.

Most Popular State Parks In Maryland

You might be wondering about how many state parks in Maryland. Well, in all, there are actually over 60! Of course, some state parks are a lot more popular than others. So, we will start out with the most popular Maryland state parks. Just because they’re more popular doesn’t necessarily mean they’re better than any others. They just host the most visitors each year.

Best State Parks In Maryland To Camp

If camping is your jam and you haven’t yet camped at one of the many Maryland state parks, here are some of the best ones to start with. Of course, you’ll have to bring your own camping gear with you and if you don’t have any or need some new gear, I highly recommend checking out the selection from REI.

Best State Parks In Maryland To RV

If you have your own RV that probably means you love taking road trips. There’s nothing quite like the freedom of hitting the open road and stopping at any RV park you feel like for the night. There are a few state parks that allow RV camping that you should consider spending the night at. No RV? No problem! You can actually rent one from RVshare!

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Best State Parks In Maryland For Hiking

Lace up your hiking boots, fill your water bottles, grab your backpack, and your hiking poles, and hit the trails! With hundreds of miles of trails to hike within the state parks, you’ve got a lot of ground to cover. For now, here are the best state parks for hiking in Maryland:

Little-Known State Parks In Maryland

We’ve already covered some of the most popular state parks In Maryland. Now, how about the lesser-known, underrated state parks? Visit one of these and you may enjoy some solitude!

How many of the best state parks in Maryland have you been to? If yours didn’t make the list, we’d love to hear all about it in the comments!

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