National Parks Near Baltimore, Maryland
Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 182 national parks near Baltimore. The closest park is just 0.5 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.
Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)
Perfect for day trips from Baltimore
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
Hampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
Chesapeake Bay
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
Greenbelt Park
Park
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
Civil War Defenses of Washington
Rock Creek Park
Park
Fort Dupont Park
African American Civil War Memorial
Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)
Great for weekend trips from Baltimore
Great Egg Harbor River
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
Assateague Island National Seashore
National Seashore
Shenandoah National Park
National Park
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
Green Springs
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Richmond National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National MemorialExtended Adventures (200-300 Miles)
Perfect for long weekend adventures from Baltimore
Fire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Booker T Washington National Monument
National Monument
Wright Brothers National Memorial
National Memorial
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Gauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Women’s Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical ParkPlanning Your Visit from Baltimore
Baltimore is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 71 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is your closest option at just 0.5 miles—approximately 1 min by car.
Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.
Guided Tours Near Baltimore
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