Summer is here-and although we haven't had many tremendously hot days, I'm sure they're on their way! Why not cool off with a family trip to one of Maryland's many amazing beaches or waterways?
You can go fishing, hiking, cycling, kayaking, even horseback riding and observe the majestic wildlife! You can play in the sand, build sand castles, jump in the waves, collect shells and beach glass-and burn all that extra energy. Maryland is full of amazing watershed for you to find your family fun this summer! We've put together an easy guide to help you plan your beach trips!
Allegheny County (approximately 3.5 hours driving time)
Rocky Gap State Park
Anne Arundel County (approximately 20-30 minute driving time)
Fort Smallwood Park
Mayo Beach Park
Sandy Point State Park
Baltimore County (approximately 40 minutes driving time)
Beaver Damn Swim Club & Quarry
Gunpowder Falls State Park: Hammerman Area
Hart-Miller Island State Park
Patapsco Valley State Park
Rocky Point Beach & Park
Calvert County (approximately 1.5 hours driving time)
Breezy Point Beach
Calvert Cliffs
Chesapeake Beach Bay Front Park (Brownie's Beach)
Chesapeake Beach Water Park
Flag Ponds State Park
North Beach
Carrol county (approximately 1 hour driving time)
Cascade Lake Outdoor Waterpark
Cecil County (approximately 1.5 hours driving time)
Elk Neck State Park
Dorchester County (approximately 1.5 hours driving time)
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Frederick County (approximately 45 minutes driving time)
Cunningham Falls State Park
Garrett County (approximately 3.5 hours driving time)
Deep Creek Lake
Harford County (approximately 1.5 hours driving time)
Rocks State Park
Howard County (approximately 45 minutes driving time)
Patapsco Valley State Park
Kent County (approximately 2 hours driving time)
Betterton Beach & Ferry Island
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge
Somerset County (approximately 2.5 hours driving time)
Jane's Island State Park
St. Mary's County (approximately 2 hours driving time)
Greenwell State Park & Foundation
St. Mary's River State Park
Myrtle Point Park
Elm's Beach Park
Point Lookout State Park
Queen Anne's County (approximately 1 hour driving time)
Matapeake Beach
Tuckahoe State Park
Washington County (approximately 1 hour driving time)
Greenbriar State Park
Worchester County (approximately 3 hours driving time)
Ocean City
Assateague State Park
