Camping, cabins, pavilions and outdoor amenities abound in Maryland State Parks.
Day use entrance fees waived, plus a variety of programs for wounded warriors, veterans and their families.
A list of seasonal park programs for families. See our Calendar of Events for current events and programs.
Maryland Park Service Named Finalist for the2019 National Gold Medal Awards in Parks and Recreation
The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), has designated the Maryland Park Service as a finalist for the 2019 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.
The Maryland Park Service hosts several significant Civil War sites, such as South Mountain, Point Lookout, Fort Frederick and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Parks.
The Maryland Conservation Corps and the Conservation Jobs Corps are doing great things. Young people are learning new skills and stewardship values, while also having fun.
The mission of the Maryland Park Service is to manage the natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources to provide for wise stewardship and enjoyment by people.