National parks near Maryland
There is no national park inside Maryland, but 10 sit within reach. The closest is Shenandoah National Park, about 2 hr 39 min from the middle of the state.
Closest national parks
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 93.1 mi (150 km) | 2 hr 39 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 242 mi (390 km) | 6 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 290 mi (466 km) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 354 mi (570 km) | 8 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 358 mi (577 km) | 8 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 363 mi (584 km) | 9 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 427 mi (687 km) | 10 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 431 mi (693 km) | 10 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 443 mi (713 km) | 10 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 488 mi (785 km) | 12 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
Biggest towns and cities in Maryland
- Baltimore
- Germantown
- Silver Spring
- Frederick
- Waldorf
- Gaithersburg
- Rockville
- Bethesda
- Bowie
- Aspen Hill
- Wheaton
- Bel Air South
- Potomac
- North Bethesda
- Annapolis
- Hagerstown
- Severna Park
- Saint Charles
- Clinton
- Oxon Hill-Glassmanor
- Olney
- Suitland-Silver Hill
- Chillum
- St. Charles
- Salisbury
- College Park
- Montgomery Village
- Bel Air North
- Crofton
- Reisterstown
- Suitland
- Edgewood
- Greenbelt
- Fort Washington
- Arnold
- Cumberland
- Westminster
- Easton
- Elkton
- Cambridge
- California
- Ocean Pines
- Lexington Park
- Chesapeake Ranch Estates-Drum Point
- Chesapeake Ranch Estates
- Frostburg
- Ocean City
- Taneytown
- Chestertown
- Berlin
- Centreville
- West Ocean City
- Pocomoke City
- Emmitsburg
- Federalsburg
- Crisfield
- Prince Frederick
- Mountain Lake Park
- Snow Hill
- Oakland
- Greensboro
- Kingstown
- Ridgely
- Hancock
All counties in Maryland
- Prince George's County
- Montgomery County
- City of Baltimore
- Anne Arundel County
- Baltimore County
- Frederick County
- Washington County
- Calvert County
- Harford County
- Howard County
- Charles County
- Allegany County
- Carroll County
- Saint Mary's County
- Worcester County
- Cecil County
- Queen Anne's County
- Caroline County
- Wicomico County
- Dorchester County
- Talbot County
- Garrett County
- Kent County
- Somerset County
Common questions
Does Maryland have a national park?
No. The nearest national parks are Shenandoah National Park, New River Gorge National Park, and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
What is the closest national park to Maryland?
Shenandoah National Park, roughly 93.1 mi (150 km) out and about 2 hr 39 min of driving from the centre of Maryland.