Wheelchair-Accessible National Parks in Maryland

5 national parks in Maryland are listed on Accessible America with an accessibility summary. Catoctin Mountain Park in Thurmont, Clara Barton National Historic Site in Glen Echo and Hampton National Historic Site in Towson lead the list. Scores are out of 5 and count only features a source confirmed: parking, entrance, restrooms, paths, seating and loaners. Every page lists where the accessible parking is, which entrance is step-free, what the paths are made of and what you can borrow at the desk.

  • Catoctin Mountain Park (Thurmont) – accessibility score 4/5 – Forested mountain park with trails, camping, picnic areas, and scenic overlooks.
  • Clara Barton National Historic Site (Glen Echo) – accessibility score 4/5 – Historic home and headquarters associated with American Red Cross founder Clara Barton.
  • Hampton National Historic Site (Towson) – accessibility score 4/5 – Preserved estate, mansion grounds, gardens, and stories of enslaved and free workers.
  • Piscataway Park (Accokeek) – accessibility score 4/5 – Potomac River landscape protecting views from Mount Vernon with farm and trail experiences.
  • Westfield Montgomery (Bethesda) – accessibility score 1.8/5 – A premier shopping destination in Bethesda offering a fully accessible retail experience minutes from Washington, D.C.

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