Maryland Beaches Within Driving Distance of Anne Arundel County

Summer is here! 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!
Pack up a picnic, grab your sunblock, towels, and sand toys and head on out for an adventure in the sun!
Anne Arundel County (approximately 20-30 minute driving time)
Baltimore County (approximately 40 minutes driving time)
Beaver Damn Swim Club & Quarry
Gunpowder Falls State Park: Hammerman Area
Frederick County (approximately 45 minutes driving time)
Howard County (approximately 45 minutes driving time)
Carrol County (approximately 1 hour driving time)
Cascade Lake Outdoor Waterpark
Queen Anne's County (approximately 1 hour driving time)
Washington County (approximately 1 hour driving time)
Calvert County (approximately 1.5 hours driving time)
Chesapeake Beach Bay Front Park (Brownie's Beach)
Cecil County (approximately 1.5 hours driving time)
Dorchester County (approximately 1.5 hours driving time)
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Harford County (approximately 1.5 hours driving time)
Kent County (approximately 2 hours driving time)
Betterton Beach & Ferry Island
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge
St. Mary's County (approximately 2 hours driving time)
Greenwell State Park & Foundation
Somerset County (approximately 2.5 hours driving time)
Worchester County (approximately 3 hours driving time)
Allegheny County (approximately 3.5 hours driving time)
Garrett County (approximately 3.5 hours driving time)
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