Propane in California

7 propane locations in California, MD.

Of the 7 propane locations listed in California, 7 offer tank exchange.

Nearby cities in Maryland with listed propane: Callaway (3 locations, about 5 mi), Lusby (5 locations, about 7 mi) and Leonardtown (3 locations, about 7 mi).

7 locations

Tank exchange in California (7)

Stores listed by the exchange brands' own retailer locators as carrying swap cages for grill-size cylinders. A listing is not a stock check, so call ahead if you need a tank at a particular hour.

Giant Food #359

45101 First Colony Way, California, MD 20619

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Harris Teeter #487

44900 Saint Andrews Road, California, MD 20619

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Harris Teeter Fuel Center #488

45335 Abell House Ln, California, MD 20619

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Lowe's #719

45075 Worth Avenue, California, MD 20619

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

Directions Call store About Lowe's exchange

Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Royal Farms #293

23344 Three Notch Road, California, MD 20619

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Sheetz #292

22711 THREE NOTCH RD, California, MD 20619

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Walmart #1981 (Vending)

45485-Miramar Way, California, MD 20619

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

Directions Call store About Walmart exchange

Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Before you go

Refill vs. Tank Exchange: What You Actually Get

Exchange trades a tank; refill sells you gas by the gallon. The difference in what you get home with is larger than most people expect.

When Does a Propane Tank Expire?

Twelve years from the date stamped on the collar, then a requalification interval that depends on the test method. An out-of-date cylinder cannot legally be refilled.