The Chesapeake Bay spans 200 miles, stretching from Havre de Grace, Maryland, to Virginia Beach, Virginia. Though its watershed spans into six states and Washington D.C., most of the Bay falls within the State of Maryland. All 23 Maryland counties – and Baltimore – fall within the watershed and provide ample opportunities for both on the land and on the water experiences.
If you want to spend the day kayaking on a local river, hiking a mountain, or discovering Maryland’s rich maritime and cultural history, there’s a park for you!
We are currently refreshing the our partnerships with Chesapeake Gateways places, please check back soon as we add authentic Chesapeake experiences in Maryland. Check out our Visitor Experience Network page if your organization owns or manages a place in Maryland and would like to be included in the Chesapeake Gateways visitor experience network.
For organizations looking to apply for the 2024-2025 Chesapeake Gateways Grants opportunity, please e-mail us for inquires regarding in-process Chesapeake Gateways Places.
Chesapeake Bay Watershed National Parks in Maryland
Last updated: July 23, 2024