The Maryland Outdoor Recreation Business Directory is now live!
The Maryland Outdoor Recreation Business Directory exists to connect guides, outfitters, retailers, manufacturers, rental providers, and other members of the outdoor industry with the public, and with each other, in order to amplify and strengthen Maryland’s growing outdoor recreation economy.
The Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Outdoor Recreation works to expand, promote, and celebrate outdoor recreation in Maryland. As part of our efforts to strengthen Maryland’s outdoor economy and connect more people with recreation opportunities, we have created the Business Directory: a public, searchable online resource featuring more than 600 outdoor businesses across the state.
Click here to view the Maryland Outdoor Recreation Business Directory!
Help us grow the Outdoor Recreation Business Directory!
If you would like to add your business to or modify information currently listed in this directory, please click to fill out this form: Directory Update Request Survey Link. Submissions are reviewed once weekly.
A woman holding a cat kneels on a paddleboard in the water.
A line of kayaks in water next to an equipment retailer and rental service.
Man in rope harness demonstrates climbing safety techniques.
Fireworks light up the night sky above several kayaks and small boats in the water.
Exploring the Business Directory
Explore where businesses are operating across Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City. Use the
Sort by County filter to find outdoor businesses near you! When you select a county through this filter, the dynamic map will zoom in on that specific geographic area. If no businesses show up, zoom out or reset your filters to see more businesses.
From fishing in the Chesapeake Bay to biking in the Appalachian Mountains to horseback riding in Maryland’s scenic plains, different businesses specialize in different types of recreation. Recreation activities are represented by symbols on each business listing. Use the Sort by Recreation filter to learn how you can spend time outdoors in Maryland!
Many different kinds of businesses make up Maryland’s outdoor industry. These different categories are represented by a business’s colored square pin on the Business Directory map. Use the Sort by Category filter according to what kind of business you need!
In this directory, you will find 6 different categories of outdoor recreation businesses:
- Guide/Outdoor Instructors provide skills-based, educational, or recreational outdoor experiences. They may also offer logistical support, travel planning, and in-the-field instruction.
- Gear/Equipment Manufacturers design and produce outdoor gear, apparel, or technical equipment for recreation and environmental work.
- Retail/Rental Providers sell or rent outdoor gear and supplies (including food and beverages) to the public. This category also includes gear libraries and outfitters.
- Outdoor Infrastructure & Related Services businesses plan, build, maintain, or support outdoor access through physical infrastructure such as trails, green spaces, campsites, boat launches, and other outdoor attractions.
- Conservation/Education organizations focus on interpretation, education, or conservation work. You will find nature centers, museums, animal rehabilitation centers, summer camps, historical societies, and more mission-based or place-based businesses in this category.
- Media Outlets or Artists are Maryland-based media businesses and nature-inspired artists. This category includes environmental news outlets or magazines, marketing firms, wildlife and nature photographers, videographers, painters, jewelry makers, woodworkers, and more.
Please Note: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness or completeness of information contained on any linked websites. DNR does not endorse the organizations or businesses linked or described in this directory, and we do not endorse the views they express or the products/services they offer.
