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Point Lookout

Point Lookout State Park is a public recreation area and historic preserve occupying Point Lookout, the southernmost tip of a peninsula formed by the confluence of the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River in St. Mary's County, Maryland.

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Nearby Parks Around Point Lookout

Compare nearby parks around Point Lookout when planning alternatives, extensions, or a follow-up trip.

116.8 mi away

Shenandoah

National Park · VA

356.3 mi away

Cuyahoga

National Park · OH

384.9 mi away

Congaree

National Park · SC

426.2 mi away

Cape Cod

National Park · MA

430.6 mi away

Great Smoky

National Park · NC

538.2 mi away

Mammoth Cave

National Park · KY

Nearby Points of Interest Around Point Lookout

Explore nearby points of interest around Point Lookout to build stop-level options beyond this park's top picks.

109.7 mi away

Washington, Va.

"Little Washington" may be small compared to D.C., but it's big on attractions.

112.5 mi away

Old Rag

For unmatched views, hike and scramble to the summit of Old Rag, the park's most popular hike.

113.6 mi away

Compton Peak

The fairly steep and rocky ascent of this double-topped peak includes a great example of columnar jointing, a unique geologic feature.

113.6 mi away

Compton Gap

Compton Gap sits at an elevation of 2,415 feet and is a trail access point.

114.7 mi away

Hickerson Hollow Trail

A short trail for hikers and horses carries the adventurer down Hickerson Hollow.

115.1 mi away

Low Gap

Low Gap serves as one of the first passes on northern Skyline Drive.