DAYTRIPS: Pt. Lookout

The Small-Town State Park in Maryland Locals Want to Keep to Themselves

Discover a peaceful small-town state park in Maryland that locals love for its quiet trails, scenic views, and hidden gem appeal.

By Melanie Johnson

Over a million visit Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, Maryland annually. It’s arguably Maryland’s most popular state park, which means it’s a busy spot in the DMV. Come summer, weekends, and holidays, and you’ll need to make a reservation to access the park. Though reservations are also required for Point Lookout State Park, it offers less crowded beaches, peaceful hiking trails, and a whole lot of history. This small-town state park in the rural community of Scotland, Maryland, is where dolphins swim, crabbing boats dot the water, and locals come to hang out on the weekends. When tourists discover it, they fall in love with its beaches, historic charm, and its views of the Chesapeake Bay.

Why Point Lookout State Park Stands Out in Maryland

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In the small community of Scotland in St. Mary’s County, where the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac Rivers meet, sits Point Lookout State Park, one of our picks for the best places to camp in Maryland. Although it’s located at the southernmost end of the peninsula, it’s within 100 miles of Baltimore and DC. Still, it remains a local hideaway and is often skipped for the popular Sandy Point State Park in the nearby capital city of Annapolis, Maryland.

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