State Park · Maryland, United States
Palmer State Park
Palmer State Park is a state park in Maryland, United States, covering 590 acres (239 ha), established in 1965.
State Park · Maryland, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Harford, Maryland, United States |
| Area | 590 acres (239 ha) |
| Established | 1965 |
| Coordinates | 39.6164° N, 76.2772° W |
| Managed by | Maryland state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Palmer State Park
Palmer State Park is a Maryland state park located along Deer Creek two miles southwest of Dublin in Harford County, Maryland. The state park saw its genesis in 1965, when Gerald and Ruth Palmer donated 463 acres for use as a public park. The park's historic industrial sites include remnants of the Husband Flint Mill and Deer Creek Iron Works. The heavily forested area is open to canoeing, fishing, and hiking.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Dublin, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 2 miles southwest of Dublin |
Airports near this park
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- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 36.9 miles away
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) · Philadelphia, United States · 57.8 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 66.7 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Maryland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Palmer State Park?
Palmer State Park is in Maryland, United States (39.6164° N, 76.2772° W).
When was Palmer State Park established?
Palmer State Park was established in 1965, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Palmer State Park?
Palmer State Park covers 590 acres (239 ha).
How do I get to Palmer State Park?
The nearest town is Dublin, Maryland. about 2 miles southwest of Dublin.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Maryland_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Maryland state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmer_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).