Parks Near Baltimore, Maryland
Explore the Mid-Atlantic's finest parks from Baltimore, featuring Civil War battlefields, mountain trails, and Chesapeake Bay shores.
Popular Parks Near Baltimore
Shenandoah National Park
90 miles from Baltimore
4.7
National Park
Highlights:
- Skyline Drive
- Blue Ridge views
- Appalachian Trail
Catoctin Mountain Park
60 miles from Baltimore
4.4
National Park
Highlights:
- Mountain hiking
- Waterfalls
- Camp David nearby
Patapsco Valley State Park
10 miles from Baltimore
4.3
State Park
Highlights:
- River trails
- Historic sites
- Mountain biking
Popular Activities
- Hiking
- History tours
- Mountain biking
- Scenic drives
- Camping
Best Times to Visit
- Fall (October) for foliage
- Spring (April-May)
- Summer (June-August)
Driving Tips
- Skyline Drive has entrance fees
- Fall foliage weekends are extremely crowded
- I-70 can be congested heading west
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