Top Beaches, Waterfalls & Swimming Spots in Maryland
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🏖️Top Beaches in Maryland
2 locations
4.5(3,496)Gunpowder Falls State Park Hammerman Area
Gunpowder River hub for picnics & kayaking, with rentable picnic shelters, fishing & swimming.
4.7(1,397)Ocean City Beach
Extensive, 10-mile-long public beach with water sports, a boardwalk & an amusement park.
💧Top Waterfalls in Maryland
1 locations
🏞️Top Lakes in Maryland
5 locations
4.6(326)Loch Raven Reservoir
Sprawling, artificial lake with hiking trails & historic bridges, plus a fishing & boating center.
4.8(261)Lake Artemesia
Reservoir covering 38 acres, with fishing piers, aquatic gardens & trails in the surrounding area.
4.7(232)Lake Needwood
Scenic 75-acre boating & fishing lake in a regional park surrounded by forest & hiking trails.
4.7(215)Lake Elkhorn
Reservoir featuring a park with a picnic shelter & a popular, 2-mile walking circuit.
4.5(62)Centennial Lake
Scenic manmade lake providing a variety of fish species & a launch for non-motorized boats.
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