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# Palmer State Park

Harford · Maryland Department of Natural Resources

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: Maryland Department of Natural Resources

[Official park information](https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/palmer.aspx)

We have not yet verified hours, entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.615155&lon=-76.283745)

## About Palmer State Park

Under an unbroken canopy of second-growth and riparian forests, two miles of scenic Deer Creek runs through the 555-acre Palmer State Park. Historic sites can be found along the creek banks and native flora and fauna thrive in the forested habitat. Though the park is less than 20 minutes from the town of Bel Air, nature enthusiasts and historians alike will appreciate the recreational opportunities at Palmer State Park.

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/palmer.aspx)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### How to read park closures & visitor notices

Check the affected area, source, dates, and last verification before planning a Maryland park visit.

Read the guide](https://marylandparks.org/guides/understanding-park-notices)[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Pests, treatments & Maryland park visits

Understand pest notices, treatment schedules, and the difference between regional guidance and a documented park impact.

Read the guide](https://marylandparks.org/guides/pests-and-park-visits)[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Plan a Maryland park day

A practical sequence for choosing a park, checking access, reading the forecast, and finding official visitor information.

Read the guide](https://marylandparks.org/guides/planning-a-maryland-park-day)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 15, 2026.

- [Maryland state park directory](https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/parkmap.aspx) · Oct 15, 2026

- [Maryland DNR lands](https://mdgeodata.md.gov/imap/rest/services/Environment/MD_ProtectedLands/FeatureServer/0) · Oct 15, 2026

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Harford County Parks & Recreation](https://marylandparks.org/parks/deer-creek-conservation-area-route-1-at-deer-creek)

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Harford County Parks & Recreation](https://marylandparks.org/parks/dublin-park)

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