Maryland 2025 - The Maryland State Parks “25 in 2025” Adventure Challenge is here! This program challenges you to get out to visit Maryland State Parks and complete at least 25 themed challenges- before November 15, 2025. Grab some friends, bring your whole family, or complete it solo- everyone is welcome (and encouraged) to participate! And don’t forget to bring your camera- that’s how you’ll “prove” that you completed each of these challenges. Once you’ve successfully completed all 25 challenges, you can be entered into the prize drawing!
Things to Know:
All information for this program is found online. There are no booklets, stamps or punches. You're not required to “register” to participate in the program, however you should sign up for the newsletter here to get more information, tips and ideas delivered right to your inbox!
If you want to be eligible to win prizes you have to Register for the program and make a $25 donation to the Maryland Park Service. Park entry fees still apply.
- When you register you'll get a six digit code (order invoice number). Keep that code, it is how you'll track your progress over the course of the year.
- When you've completed an adventure, go to the tracking form and submit your information and photo.
- Consider purchasing a Maryland Park Service Passport, they're $75 for residents and get you into all our state parks with your whole crew. (up to 10 people per vehicle) If you're a first responder you can get one for $35.
You do not necessarily need to visit 25 different parks to complete 25 challenges. It is entirely up to you to choose which parks you wish to visit and which challenges you want to take part in. We hope that you enjoy the thematic approach, which highlights important resources and unique features in our State Parks. Most cards have 3 to 6 different options to choose from to complete the challenge.
Employees of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.
What you'll need
- You will need a camera to take a photo to show you completed the challenge, similar to a photo scavenger hunt. Here is a tracking sheet so you can check off the challenges you’ve completed and the places you've visited.
Things to keep in mind
- Some parks are very busy during summer weekends and holidays and may fill to capacity, please be aware of this when planning your adventures.
- Reservations are required for Weekend and Holiday visits Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day at Greenbrier, North Point, Sandy Point, Point Lookout and Newtowne Neck State Parks. You can make your day use reservation by clicking here (https://www.parkdayuse.maryland.gov/).
- Stay for a while! Make your reservations now to camp at a Maryland State Park or even stay in a cabin or yurt while you complete the “25 in 2025” Adventure Challenge! You can make a reservation by clicking here.
- If you have questions about 25 in 2025 use this form to submit them, we'll be monitoring this all year and will get back to you as soon as we can.
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