Maryland State Parks

Greenbrier and Washington Monument State Parks are STUNNING places to be a camp host! So if you are interested, let us know!

Learn about Maryland’s playful river otters during Otter-ly Fabulous on May 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Patuxent River State Park Nature Center.

Great news! Bridge work has been completed at Swallow Falls State Park and the main entrance is now open again.

Kids under 16 are invited to Assateague State Park’s FREE Youth Fishing Derby on June 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn surf fishing techniques, enjoy food and prizes, and spend the day on the beach. See flyer for details.

May 23-24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Experience Civil War history at Fort Frederick State Park during “Sacred To the Memory Of...” with weapon demos, cooking demos, and the story behind Memorial Day. Images courtesy of the Library of Congress and JSTOR.

Learn about butterflies and make your own pipe cleaner butterfly ring on May 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Seneca Creek State Park Nature Shack. Then explore the park in search of real butterflies.

Go Salamander Sleuthing with Ranger Noah on May 16 at 2 p.m. at the New Germany State Park Lake House. This easy 1.5-mile walk explores how to find salamanders, why they matter, and why they belong in the wild.

Maryland Park Service invites you to a public update on Wills Mountain State Park. Join us May 7 at 5 p.m. at Hawks Nest Cafe in Rocky Gap State Park. Guest speakers and time for public questions included. Join in person or virtually: meet.google.com/ust-ijcd-yux

Visit Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park this Saturday, May 2 for a performance by Not What You Think at 1 pm. Not What You Think is an a cappella ensemble dedicated to social justice. They will be singing to honor Harriet Tubman in the lobby of the visitor center.

The 4th Annual Paddlefest is happening on Saturday, June 6 at Janes Island State Park.

The Maryland Conservation Corps is recruiting for the 2026-2027 program year. MCC is a full-time workforce development program for young adults. For more information about the program you can visit the Maryland Conservation website: bit.ly/4cxwDk4

The Avalon Area of Patapsco Valley State Park will be opening an hour late on April 26 at 10 a.m. for the annual Pints for Patapsco run. For more details on this events closures and beyond, check out the DNR website: dnr.maryland.gov/publ.../pages/…

Due to a scheduled triathlon taking place at Smallwood State Park, the boat ramps will be closed on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

ATTN. GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARKS VISITORS: These activities will be happening at and around Gunpowder Falls State Park (the park will be open).

Join Susquehanna State Park as we observe Earth Day this Saturday, April 25! We will be cleaning up litter along Deer Creek and the Susquehanna River to promote the health of the park, its waterways, and the critters that call them home! Check out the flyer below for information.

Happening this week. The 18th Century Market Fair at Fort Frederick State Park. $10 adults, $5 kids, free for 5 and under. Come ready to walk and explore. Food on site.

Fort Frederick State Park becomes a living 18th century marketplace April 23 to 26. Artisans, historic goods, and live demonstrations all weekend. Rain or shine.

Park Alert! The Daniels Trailhead parking at Patapsco Valley State Park will be limited on April 19 due to a special event. The parking lot at the canoe and kayak launch will be closed from sunrise until the end of the event. Please plan ahead to prepare.

Visit Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad SP on May 2 for a performance by Not What You Think at 1 pm. This program will express the journey for equality, freedom, and peace exemplified by the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman.