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State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...

s in the U.S. state

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of Maryland

Maryland

Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...

, as of 2007. The Maryland Park Service, under the authority of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Maryland Department of Natural Resources

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is a government agency in the state of Maryland charged with maintaining natural resources such as the 66 state parks, public lands, state forests, state waterways, wildlife and recreation areas....

(DNR), is the governing body for all these parks.

Maryland state parks

Park Name	County or Counties	Area in acres (km²)	Date established	Remarks
Assateague State Park Assateague State Park Assateague State Park is a public beach and state park of Maryland that lies at the northern end of Assateague Island. Reachable via Route 611, across Sinepuxent Bay via the Verrazano Bridge , Assateague State Park offers beaches and campsites to the public for a fee...	Worcester County Worcester County, Maryland -2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:82.0% White13.6% Black0.3% Native American1.1% Asian0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1.7% Two or more races1.3% Other races3.2% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...	859 acres (3.48 km²)		Barrier island Barrier island Barrier islands, a coastal landform and a type of barrier system, are relatively narrow strips of sand that parallel the mainland coast. They usually occur in chains, consisting of anything from a few islands to more than a dozen... on the Atlantic Ocean Atlantic Ocean The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions. With a total area of about , it covers approximately 20% of the Earth's surface and about 26% of its water surface area... ; features swimming, beachcombing, sunbathing, surfing and fishing.
Big Run State Park Big Run State Park Big Run State Park is a state park in the state of Maryland. It is located in Garrett County, Maryland and features campsites, fishing, flat water canoeing, hiking trail, historic interest, picnic facilities, and shelters. The main part of the park is located at the northern end of the Savage...	Garrett County Garrett County, Maryland Garrett County is the westernmost county of the U.S. state of Maryland. Created from Allegany County, Maryland in 1872 it was the last Maryland county to be formed. It was named for John Work Garrett , railroad executive, industrialist, and financier. Garrett served as president of the Baltimore...	300 acres (1.21 km²)		Features campsites, fishing, flat water canoeing, hiking trail, historic interest, picnic facilities, and shelters.
Calvert Cliffs State Park Calvert Cliffs State Park Calvert Cliffs State Park is a state park in Calvert County, Maryland, USA, situated on the Chesapeake Bay. On the 1612 John Smith map, the site is called "Rickard's Cliffes"...	Calvert County Calvert County, Maryland Calvert County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. It occupies the Calvert Peninsula which is bordered on the east by the Chesapeake Bay and on the west by the Patuxent River. Calvert County is part of the Southern Maryland region. Calvert County's residents are among the highest...	1,313 acres (5.31 km²)		Located on the Chesapeake Bay Chesapeake Bay The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States. It lies off the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by Maryland and Virginia. The Chesapeake Bay's drainage basin covers in the District of Columbia and parts of six states: New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West... ; features fishing, hiking trails, historic interest, hunting, picnicking, youth group camping, playground, shelters.
Casselman River Bridge State Park Casselman Bridge, National Road Casselman Bridge, also known as Casselmans Bridge, was completed in 1811 and opened for traffic in 1813 to carry the National Road across the Casselman River near Grantsville in western Maryland. The bridge was built to aid in the westward movement through the wilderness west of Cumberland...	Garrett County Garrett County, Maryland Garrett County is the westernmost county of the U.S. state of Maryland. Created from Allegany County, Maryland in 1872 it was the last Maryland county to be formed. It was named for John Work Garrett , railroad executive, industrialist, and financier. Garrett served as president of the Baltimore...	4 acres (16,187.4 m²)		Home of the Casselman River Bridge; popular fishing location
Chapel Point State Park Chapel Point State Park Chapel Point State Park is a state park in the state of Maryland. It is located on the Port Tobacco River, a tributary of the Potomac River, in Charles County, Maryland. The park is largely undeveloped, but features fishing and hunting. Adjacent to the park is St...	Charles County Charles County, Maryland Charles County is a county in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Maryland.As of 2010, the population was 146,551. Its county seat is La Plata. This county was named for Charles Calvert , third Baron Baltimore....	600 acres (2.42 km²)		Located on the Port Tobacco River Port Tobacco River The Port Tobacco River is a tidal tributary of the Potomac River located in Charles County, Maryland in the United States. The river is approximately in length. The river was once the site of the thriving Port Tobacco, the county seat of Charles County from 1658 to 1895.-External links:*... ; largely undeveloped, but features fishing and hunting
Cunningham Falls State Park Cunningham Falls State Park Cunningham Falls State Park is a Maryland State Park located west of Thurmont, Maryland, USA, in the Catoctin Mountains. It features a man-made lake and its namesake waterfall, Cunningham Falls. Cunningham Falls is a cascading waterfall. It is the largest waterfall in Maryland. Catoctin...	Frederick County Frederick County, Maryland Frederick County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering the southern border of Pennsylvania and the northeastern border of Virginia. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 233,385....	5,000 acres (20.23 km²)	1954	Includes the Catoctin Furnace Catoctin Furnace Catoctin Furnace was constructed in 1774 by four brothers Thomas, Baker, Roger and James Johnson to produce pig iron from locally mined hematite.In blast by 1776,... ; features boating, fishing, swimming, playground, trails, hunting, and picnicking.
Dans Mountain State Park Dans Mountain State Park Dan's Mountain State Park located in Allegany County, Maryland, is south of Frostburg, Maryland next to the town of Lonaconing, Maryland. The park offers of wildlife along a stretch of Dans Mountain, including a wide variety of wildlife, mountain streams, and scenic overlooks.Dan's Rock...	Allegany County Allegany County, Maryland Allegany County is a county located in the northwestern part of the US state of Maryland. It is part of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 75,087. Its county seat is Cumberland...	481 acres (1.95 km²)		Features refreshments, fishing, hiking, historic interest, picnic areas, playground, pavilions, and an Olympic size swimming pool and a waterslide.
Deep Creek Lake State Park	Garrett County Garrett County, Maryland Garrett County is the westernmost county of the U.S. state of Maryland. Created from Allegany County, Maryland in 1872 it was the last Maryland county to be formed. It was named for John Work Garrett , railroad executive, industrialist, and financier. Garrett served as president of the Baltimore...	1,818 acres (7.36 km²)		Includes Maryland's largest man-made lake and features boating, camping, fishing, hunting, and hiking trails.
Elk Neck State Park Elk Neck State Park Elk Neck State Park is a park in Cecil County, Maryland. It is eight miles south of the town of North East on MD 272, and is nearest to exit 100 on I-95. The North East River, Elk River, and Chesapeake Bay form the Elk Neck Peninsula, on the southern tip of which the park rests...	Cecil County Cecil County, Maryland Cecil County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is part of the Delaware Valley. It was named for Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore , who was the first Proprietary Governor of the colony of Maryland from 1632 until his death in 1675. The county seat is Elkton. The newspaper...	2,188 acres (8.85 km²)		Includes the Turkey Point Light Turkey Point Light The Turkey Point Light is a historic lighthouse at the head of the Chesapeake Bay on the east coast of the United States. Though it appears a short tower, the 100 ft height of the bluffs on which it stands makes it the third highest light off the water in the bay... and features boat launch, cabins, campfire programs, campsites, campstore, dump station, food & beverage, fishing, flatwater canoeing, hiking trails, historic interest, hook-ups, hunting, picnicking, playground, shelters, swimming, and a visitor center.
Fort Frederick State Park Fort Frederick State Park Fort Frederick State Park is a Maryland state park surrounding the restored Fort Frederick, a fort from the French and Indian War and American Revolutionary War. The park is south of the town of Big Pool on the Potomac River; the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal runs through the park grounds...	Washington County Washington County, Maryland Washington County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering southern Pennsylvania to the north, northern Virginia to the south, and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia to the south and west. As of the 2010 Census, its population is 147,430...		1922	Maryland's first state park; features America's premier stone fortification from the French and Indian War French and Indian War The French and Indian War is the common American name for the war between Great Britain and France in North America from 1754 to 1763. In 1756, the war erupted into the world-wide conflict known as the Seven Years' War and thus came to be regarded as the North American theater of that war... , boat launch, cross country skiing, camp sites, camp store, food and beverage, fishing, flat water canoeing, hiking trail, historic interest, picnic, playground, shelters, and visitor's center.
Fort Tonoloway State Park Fort Tonoloway State Park Fort Tonoloway State Park is a state park in the state of Maryland. Located near present day Hancock, Maryland, Fort Tonoloway is the site of a frontier fort built ca. August 1755 by Lt. Thomas Stoddert and 15 men from the Maryland State Militia. The fort was also known as Stoddert's Fort.-External...	Washington County Washington County, Maryland Washington County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering southern Pennsylvania to the north, northern Virginia to the south, and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia to the south and west. As of the 2010 Census, its population is 147,430...
Gambrill State Park Gambrill State Park Gambrill State Park is located just outside Frederick, Maryland in the eastern United States. This park has several hiking trails and is a popular destination for area mountain bikers. There is also a picnic area with a playground and a small pond. Fishing is permitted at the...	Frederick County Frederick County, Maryland Frederick County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering the southern border of Pennsylvania and the northeastern border of Virginia. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 233,385....	1,137 acres (4.60 km²)	1934	Features picnicking, shelters, hiking and nature trails, and camping.
Gathland State Park Gathland State Park Gathland State Park is a small state park located near Burkittsville, Maryland, in the United States. The park is composed of the remains of the estate of George Alfred Townsend , a correspondent during the American Civil War who wrote under the pen name "Gath"...	Frederick Frederick County, Maryland Frederick County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering the southern border of Pennsylvania and the northeastern border of Virginia. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 233,385.... and Washington Washington County, Maryland Washington County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering southern Pennsylvania to the north, northern Virginia to the south, and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia to the south and west. As of the 2010 Census, its population is 147,430... Counties	140 acres (0.57 km²)	1949	Features the mountain home of George Alfred Townsend George Alfred Townsend George Alfred Townsend , was a noted war correspondent during the American Civil War, and a later novelist. Townsend wrote under the pen name "Gath", which was derived by adding an "H" to his initials, and inspired by the biblical passage II Samuel 1:20, "Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the... , hiking trail, picnicking, and visitors center; includes part of Maryland's section of the Appalachian Trail Appalachian Trail The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, generally known as the Appalachian Trail or simply the AT, is a marked hiking trail in the eastern United States extending between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. It is approximately long... .
Greenbrier State Park Greenbrier State Park Greenbrier State Park is a Maryland state park on South Mountain in Washington County.-External links:* - official site...	Frederick Frederick County, Maryland Frederick County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering the southern border of Pennsylvania and the northeastern border of Virginia. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 233,385.... and Washington Washington County, Maryland Washington County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering southern Pennsylvania to the north, northern Virginia to the south, and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia to the south and west. As of the 2010 Census, its population is 147,430... Counties		1967	Features camping, boat launch, boat rental, camp store, flat water canoeing, hiking trails, picnic area, and playground; includes part of Maryland's section of the Appalachian Trail Appalachian Trail The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, generally known as the Appalachian Trail or simply the AT, is a marked hiking trail in the eastern United States extending between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. It is approximately long... .
Greenwell State Park Greenwell State Park Greenwell State Park is a state park in the state of Maryland. It is located on the Patuxent River in St. Mary's County. The property includes the historic Rosedale Manor House and features hiking/equestrian/cycling, fishing, picnicking, hunting, swimming, and canoeing and kayaking.-External links:*...	St. Mary's County	596 acres (2.411 km²)	1971	Located on the Patuxent River Patuxent River The Patuxent River is a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay in the state of Maryland. There are three main river drainages for central Maryland: the Potomac River to the west passing through Washington D.C., the Patapsco River to the northeast passing through Baltimore, and the Patuxent River between... ; includes the historic home Rosedale Manor House and features hiking/equestrian/cycling, fishing, picnicking, hunting, swimming, and canoeing and kayaking.
Gunpowder Falls State Park Gunpowder Falls State Park Gunpowder Falls State Park is an park in northwestern Baltimore County and eastern Harford County, Maryland. It is primarily made up of the stream valleys of the Big and Little Gunpowder Falls and the Gunpowder River, and boasts over 100 miles of trails. All areas of the park are convenient to the...	Baltimore County Baltimore County, Maryland Baltimore County is a county located in the northern part of the US state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 805,029. It is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Towson. The name of the county was derived from the barony of the Proprietor of the Maryland... and Harford County Harford County, Maryland Harford County is a county in the U.S. state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 244,826. Its county seat is Bel Air. Harford County forms part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area.-History:...	18,000 acres		Located along the stream valleys of the Big and Little Gunpowder Falls and the Gunpowder River Gunpowder River The Gunpowder River is a tidal inlet on the western side of Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, United States. It is formed by the joining of two freshwater rivers, Gunpowder Falls and Little Gunpowder Falls.-Gunpowder Falls:The Big Gunpowder, long, begins in the extreme southern part of Pennsylvania's... ; features biking trails, boat launch, boat rentals, cross-country skiing, interpretive programs, food and beverages, fishing, flatwater canoeing, hiking trails, historic interest, hunting, picnicking, playgrounds, equestrian trails, picnic shelters, swimming, whitewater canoeing, boardsailing lessons and equipment rental.
Hart-Miller Island State Park Hart-Miller Island State Park Hart-Miller Island State Park is a state park in the state of Maryland. It is a island located in the Chesapeake Bay near the mouth of Middle River. The park is accessible only by boat and features a sandy beach.-External links:*...	Baltimore County Baltimore County, Maryland Baltimore County is a county located in the northern part of the US state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 805,029. It is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Towson. The name of the county was derived from the barony of the Proprietor of the Maryland...	244 acres (0.98 km²)		Located in the Chesapeake Bay Chesapeake Bay The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States. It lies off the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by Maryland and Virginia. The Chesapeake Bay's drainage basin covers in the District of Columbia and parts of six states: New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West... near the mouth of Middle River; accessible only by boat and features a 3000 feet (914.4 m) sandy beach.
Herrington Manor State Park Herrington Manor State Park Herrington Manor State Park is a Maryland State Park on in Garrett County, Maryland. The focal point of the park is a lake formed by the damming of Herrington Creek. Development of the park began in the 1930s as a project of the Civilian Conservation Corps...	Garrett County Garrett County, Maryland Garrett County is the westernmost county of the U.S. state of Maryland. Created from Allegany County, Maryland in 1872 it was the last Maryland county to be formed. It was named for John Work Garrett , railroad executive, industrialist, and financier. Garrett served as president of the Baltimore...	365 acres (1.5 km²)	1964	Features swimming, boating in rowboats, canoes and paddle boats, picnicking, hiking, tennis, volleyball and 20 furnished log cabins.
Janes Island State Park Janes Island State Park Janes Island State Park is a state park in the state of Maryland. It is located in Somerset County, Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay. The park features boat launch, canoe/kayak rental, cabins, camp fire programs, camp sites, camp store, dump station, fishing and crabbing, flat water canoeing and...	Somerset County Somerset County, Maryland -2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:53.5% White42.3% Black0.3% Native American0.7% Asian0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1.7% Two or more races1.5% Other races3.3% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...			Located in the Chesapeake Bay Chesapeake Bay The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States. It lies off the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by Maryland and Virginia. The Chesapeake Bay's drainage basin covers in the District of Columbia and parts of six states: New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West... ; features boat launch, canoe/kayak rental, cabins, camp fire programs, camp sites, camp store, dump station, fishing and crabbing, flat water canoeing and kayaking, historic interest, electric hook ups, hunting, picnicking, playground, shelters, swimming (accessible by boat only), visitor's center, and conference center.
Jonas Green State Park Jonas Green State Park Jonas Green State Park is a state park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, located in Annapolis at 1990 Governor Ritchie Highway, at the end of the Baltimore & Annapolis Trail. It was established on June 6, 2009, the park offers a visitors center, a cartop boat launch site, environmental plantings,...	Anne Arundel County Anne Arundel County, Maryland Anne Arundel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is named for Anne Arundell , a member of the ancient family of Arundells in Cornwall, England and the wife of Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore. Its county seat is Annapolis, which is also the capital of the state...
Martinak State Park Martinak State Park Martinak State Park is a state park in the state of Maryland. The park is located on the Choptank River and Watts Creek in Caroline County, Maryland. It features fishing, campsites, boating access, hiking trails, playground, shelters and a nature center....	Caroline County Caroline County, Maryland Caroline County is a wholly rural county located in the U.S. state of Maryland on its Eastern Shore. It is bordered by Queen Anne's County to the north, Talbot County to the west, Dorchester County to the south, Kent County, Delaware, to the east, and Sussex County, Delaware, to the southeast. As...		1961	Located on the Choptank River Choptank River The Choptank River is a major tributary of the Chesapeake Bay on the Delmarva Peninsula. Running for , it rises in Kent County, Delaware, runs through Caroline County, Maryland and forms much of the border between Talbot County, Maryland on the north, and Caroline County and Dorchester County on... and Watts Creek; features fishing, campsites, boating access, hiking trails, playground, shelters and a nature center.
Matapeake State Park Matapeake State Park Matapeake State Park is a state park located in Matapeake, Kent Island, Maryland. Its location is the site of a former ferry landing that served the state-owned Chesapeake Bay Ferry System before the Chesapeake Bay Bridge opened. Today, the pier that once served the ferry is now used as a fishing...	Queen Anne's County Queen Anne's County, Maryland Queen Anne's County is a county located on the Eastern Shore of the U.S. state of Maryland.As of 2010, the population was 47,798. Its county seat and most populous municipality is Centreville. The census-designated place of Stevensville is the county's most populous place...			Located near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Chesapeake Bay Bridge The Chesapeake Bay Bridge is a major dual-span bridge in the U.S. state of Maryland. Spanning the Chesapeake Bay, it connects the state's rural Eastern Shore region with the more urban Western Shore. The original span opened in 1952 and, at the time, with a length of , it was the world's longest... ; leased by Queen Anne's County and features a public beach.
New Germany State Park New Germany State Park New Germany State Park is a Maryland state park contained within Savage River State Forest. The park features boat launch, boat rental, cabins, cross country skiing, camp fire programs, camp sites, snack bar, dump station, fishing, flat water canoeing, hiking trail, historic interest, picnic table...	Garrett County Garrett County, Maryland Garrett County is the westernmost county of the U.S. state of Maryland. Created from Allegany County, Maryland in 1872 it was the last Maryland county to be formed. It was named for John Work Garrett , railroad executive, industrialist, and financier. Garrett served as president of the Baltimore...			Features boat launch, boat rental, cabins, cross country skiing, camp fire programs, camp sites, snack bar, dump station, fishing, flat water canoeing, hiking trail, historic interest, picnic table & grills, shelters, swimming, and nature center.
North Point State Park North Point State Park North Point State Park is a Chesapeake Bay waterfront park located in Edgemere, MD. The park is situated on the grounds that once were the home of Bay Shore Amusement Park, which was one of the premiere amusement parks in Maryland from 1906 - 1947...	Baltimore County Baltimore County, Maryland Baltimore County is a county located in the northern part of the US state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 805,029. It is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Towson. The name of the county was derived from the barony of the Proprietor of the Maryland...	1310 acres (5.3 km²)		Located along the Chesapeake Bay Chesapeake Bay The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States. It lies off the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by Maryland and Virginia. The Chesapeake Bay's drainage basin covers in the District of Columbia and parts of six states: New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West... ; former site of the Bay Shore Amusement Park and features hiking and biking trails, tidal fishing, flatwater paddling, birding, historic interests, picnicking and a visitor center.
Palmer State Park Palmer State Park Palmer State Park is a state park in Harford County, Maryland.-References:...	Harford County Harford County, Maryland Harford County is a county in the U.S. state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 244,826. Its county seat is Bel Air. Harford County forms part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area.-History:...	650 acres (2.6 km²)
Patapsco Valley State Park Patapsco Valley State Park Patapsco Valley State Park is located in Maryland, USA and extends along 32 miles of the Patapsco River, encompassing and five developed recreational areas. Recreational opportunities include hiking, fishing, camping, canoeing, horseback riding and mountain bike trails, as well as picnicking for...	Anne Arundel Anne Arundel County, Maryland Anne Arundel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is named for Anne Arundell , a member of the ancient family of Arundells in Cornwall, England and the wife of Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore. Its county seat is Annapolis, which is also the capital of the state... , Baltimore Baltimore County, Maryland Baltimore County is a county located in the northern part of the US state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 805,029. It is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Towson. The name of the county was derived from the barony of the Proprietor of the Maryland... Carroll Carroll County, Maryland Carroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 167,134. It was named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton , signer of the American Declaration of Independence. Its county seat is Westminster.... , and Howard Howard County, Maryland -2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:62.2% White17.5% Black0.3% Native American14.4% Asian0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3.6% Two or more races2.0% Other races5.8% Hispanic or Latino -2000:... Counties	14,000 acres (56.65 km²)	1907	Located along the Patapsco River Patapsco River The Patapsco River is a river in central Maryland which flows into Chesapeake Bay. The river's tidal portion forms the harbor for the city of Baltimore... ; features hiking, fishing, camping, canoeing, horseback and mountain bike trails, and picnicking
Patuxent River State Park Patuxent River State Park Patuxent River State Park is a state park in the state of Maryland. The park is located along the upper reaches of the Patuxent River in Howard and Montgomery Counties. The park features hunting, fishing, hiking and horseback riding.-External links:*...	Howard Howard County, Maryland -2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:62.2% White17.5% Black0.3% Native American14.4% Asian0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3.6% Two or more races2.0% Other races5.8% Hispanic or Latino -2000:... and Montgomery Montgomery County, Maryland Montgomery County is a county in the U.S. state of Maryland, situated just to the north of Washington, D.C., and southwest of the city of Baltimore. It is one of the most affluent counties in the United States, and has the highest percentage of residents over 25 years of age who hold post-graduate... Counties	6,700 acres (27.1 km²)		Located along the upper reaches of the Patuxent River Patuxent River The Patuxent River is a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay in the state of Maryland. There are three main river drainages for central Maryland: the Potomac River to the west passing through Washington D.C., the Patapsco River to the northeast passing through Baltimore, and the Patuxent River between... ; features hunting, fishing, hiking and horseback riding.
Pocomoke River State Park Pocomoke River State Park Pocomoke River State Park is a state park of Maryland that lies on both banks of the Pocomoke River in Worcester County, located adjacent to the Pocomoke State Forest....	Worcester County Worcester County, Maryland -2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:82.0% White13.6% Black0.3% Native American1.1% Asian0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1.7% Two or more races1.3% Other races3.2% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...	14753 acres (59.7 km²)		Located along the Pocomoke River Pocomoke River The Pocomoke River stretches approximately from southern Delaware through southeastern Maryland in the United States. At its mouth, the river is essentially an arm of Chesapeake Bay, whereas the upper river flows through a series of relatively inaccessible wetlands called the Great Cypress Swamp,... features biking trails, boat launch, boat rental, camp fire programs, camp sites, camp store, dump station, food & beverage, fishing, flat water canoeing, hiking trails, electrical hook ups, picnic areas, playgrounds, picnic shelters, swimming pool, and a visitor center.
Point Lookout State Park	St. Mary's County	1,042 acres (4.22 km²)		Features boat launch, boat rental, camp fire programs, camp sites, cabins, camp store, dump station, fishing, flat water canoeing, hiking trails, hunting, historic interest, hook ups, pet trail, picnic area, playground, swimming, Civil War Museum/Marshland Nature Center and pavilion.
Purse State Park Purse State Park Purse State Park is a state park in Charles County, Maryland, United States. It is located on the freshwater-tidal Potomac River along Wades Bay. The undeveloped park features hunting, fishing, hiking, bird watching, and fossil hunting....	Charles County Charles County, Maryland Charles County is a county in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Maryland.As of 2010, the population was 146,551. Its county seat is La Plata. This county was named for Charles Calvert , third Baron Baltimore....			Located on the Potomac River Potomac River The Potomac River flows into the Chesapeake Bay, located along the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States. The river is approximately long, with a drainage area of about 14,700 square miles... on Wades Bay; features hunting, fishing, bird watching, fossil hunting.
Rocks State Park Rocks State Park The Rocks State Park, originally known as Deer Creek State Park, is a state park located in Deer Creek Valley near Pylesville in Harford County, Maryland. The park, located near the junction of Maryland Routes 24 and 165 is near the Mason-Dixon Line, and about a one-hour drive from Baltimore...	Harford County Harford County, Maryland Harford County is a county in the U.S. state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 244,826. Its county seat is Bel Air. Harford County forms part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area.-History:...	855 acres (3.5 km²)	1951	Features fishing, hiking, picnicking, canoeing and tubing, as well as bow hunting, rock climbing and repelling.
Rocky Gap State Park Rocky Gap State Park Rocky Gap State Park is a 3,400 acre park in Allegany County, Maryland. It is seven miles east of Cumberland on Interstate 68 , and is about a two-hour drive from Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...	Allegany County Allegany County, Maryland Allegany County is a county located in the northwestern part of the US state of Maryland. It is part of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 75,087. Its county seat is Cumberland...	3,400 acres (13.76 km²)		Features boating, camping, fishing, and hiking.
Rosaryville State Park Rosaryville State Park Rosaryville State Park is a state park in Greater Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, Maryland. It includes the restored Mount Airy Mansion, an event facility that Pineapple Alley Catering, Inc. operates...	Prince George's County Prince George's County, Maryland Prince George's County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland, immediately north, east, and south of Washington, DC. As of 2010, it has a population of 863,420 and is the wealthiest African-American majority county in the nation....	982 acres (4 km²)		Includes the restored Mount Airy Mansion and features trails for hiking, biking and equestrians.
Sandy Point State Park Sandy Point State Park Sandy Point State Park is a Maryland state park located at Sandy Point, at the western end of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The park is at the site of a former ferry landing that served the Chesapeake Bay Ferry System...	Anne Arundel County Anne Arundel County, Maryland Anne Arundel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is named for Anne Arundell , a member of the ancient family of Arundells in Cornwall, England and the wife of Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore. Its county seat is Annapolis, which is also the capital of the state...	786 acres (3.2 km²)	1952	Located near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Chesapeake Bay Bridge The Chesapeake Bay Bridge is a major dual-span bridge in the U.S. state of Maryland. Spanning the Chesapeake Bay, it connects the state's rural Eastern Shore region with the more urban Western Shore. The original span opened in 1952 and, at the time, with a length of , it was the world's longest... ; features swimming, fishing, crabbing, boating and windsurfing.
Seneca Creek State Park Seneca Creek State Park Seneca Creek State Park encompasses approximately 6,300 acres in Montgomery County, Maryland, USA, and extends along 14 miles of Seneca Creek to the Potomac River.-Clopper Lake Day Use Area:...	Montgomery County Montgomery County, Maryland Montgomery County is a county in the U.S. state of Maryland, situated just to the north of Washington, D.C., and southwest of the city of Baltimore. It is one of the most affluent counties in the United States, and has the highest percentage of residents over 25 years of age who hold post-graduate...	6,290 acres (25.45 km²)		Includes the historic Black Rock Mill and Seneca Schoolhouse; features boating and fishing, picnicking, and a disc golf Disc golf Disc golf is a disc game in which individual players throw a flying disc into a basket or at a target. According to the Professional Disc Golf Association, "The object of the game is to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest number of throws of the disc." Of the more than 3000... course.
Smallwood State Park Smallwood State Park Smallwood State Park is a state park near Marbury, Maryland. It is located at Sweden Point on the Mattawoman Creek. It includes a restored plantation home, Smallwood's Retreat, home of General William Smallwood. The park features a marina, boat launching ramps, a picnic area, camping area,...	Charles County Charles County, Maryland Charles County is a county in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Maryland.As of 2010, the population was 146,551. Its county seat is La Plata. This county was named for Charles Calvert , third Baron Baltimore....	628 acres (2.5 km²)	1958	Located at Sweden Point on the Mattawoman Creek Mattawoman Creek Mattawoman Creek is a coastal-plain tributary to the tidal Potomac River with a mouth at Indian Head, Maryland, downstream of Washington, D.C. It comprises a river flowing through Prince George's and Charles counties and a tidal-freshwater estuary in Charles County... ; includes restored plantation Plantation A plantation is a long artificially established forest, farm or estate, where crops are grown for sale, often in distant markets rather than for local on-site consumption... home, Smallwood's Retreat, of General William Smallwood William Smallwood William Smallwood was an American planter, soldier and politician from Charles County, Maryland. He served in the American Revolutionary War, rising to the rank of major general... , and features a marina, boat launching ramps, a picnic area, camping area, pavilions, a recycled tire playground and nature trails.
South Mountain State Park South Mountain State Park South Mountain State Park is a state park in Washington and Frederick county, Maryland. The park encompasses nearly the entire length of South Mountain through Maryland and is contiguous with several other national, state and local parks on the mountain, including the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal...	Frederick Frederick County, Maryland Frederick County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering the southern border of Pennsylvania and the northeastern border of Virginia. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 233,385.... and Washington Washington County, Maryland Washington County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering southern Pennsylvania to the north, northern Virginia to the south, and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia to the south and west. As of the 2010 Census, its population is 147,430... Counties	10000 acres (40.5 km²)		Site of the Civil War Battle of South Mountain Battle of South Mountain The Battle of South Mountain was fought September 14, 1862, as part of the Maryland Campaign of the American Civil War. Three pitched battles were fought for possession of three South Mountain passes: Crampton's, Turner's, and Fox's Gaps. Maj. Gen. George B... ; includes part of Maryland's section of the Appalachian Trail Appalachian Trail The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, generally known as the Appalachian Trail or simply the AT, is a marked hiking trail in the eastern United States extending between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. It is approximately long... .
St. Clement's Island State Park	St. Mary's County	40 acres (0.160 km²)		Island located in the Potomac River Potomac River The Potomac River flows into the Chesapeake Bay, located along the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States. The river is approximately long, with a drainage area of about 14,700 square miles... that contains a memorial cross dedicated to the memory of the first Marylanders.
St. Mary's River State Park St. Mary's River State Park St. Mary's River State Park is a state park in the state of Maryland. The part consists of two sites, one and the second and largely undeveloped. The park features boat launch, fishing, flat water canoeing, hiking, horseback, and mountain biking trails hunting, picnicking, boating—electric...	St. Mary's County	2450 acres (9.9 km²)		Consists of two sites; features boat launch, fishing, flat water canoeing, hiking, horseback, and mountain biking trails hunting, picnicking, boating--electric motor only.
Susquehanna State Park Susquehanna State Park (Maryland) Susquehanna State Park is a state park on the lower Susquehanna River north of Havre de Grace, Maryland. The main park area is on the west bank of the river, but it also manages land on the river islands and east bank....	Harford County Harford County, Maryland Harford County is a county in the U.S. state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 244,826. Its county seat is Bel Air. Harford County forms part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area.-History:...	2,639 acres (10.68 km²)		Located along the Susquehanna River Susquehanna River The Susquehanna River is a river located in the northeastern United States. At long, it is the longest river on the American east coast that drains into the Atlantic Ocean, and with its watershed it is the 16th largest river in the United States, and the longest river in the continental United... ; includes the Rock Run Historical area and features fishing, camping, picnic areas, boating, and hiking trails.
Swallow Falls State Park Swallow Falls State Park Swallow Falls State Park is a Maryland state park in Garrett County Maryland, in the United States. Swallow Falls State Park is located nine miles north of Oakland, Maryland and contains some of Maryland's most breathtaking scenery. The Youghiogheny River flows along the park's borders, passing...	Garrett County Garrett County, Maryland Garrett County is the westernmost county of the U.S. state of Maryland. Created from Allegany County, Maryland in 1872 it was the last Maryland county to be formed. It was named for John Work Garrett , railroad executive, industrialist, and financier. Garrett served as president of the Baltimore...			Located along the Youghiogheny River Youghiogheny River The Youghiogheny River , or the Yough for short, is a tributary of the Monongahela River in the U.S. states of West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania... ; features camping, hiking, picnic area, pavilion, playground, and nature programs.
Tuckahoe State Park Tuckahoe State Park Tuckahoe State Park is a state park along Tuckahoe Creek in Caroline County on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The park features hiking, biking, and equestrian trails as well as picnicking, camping, cabins, flat-water canoeing, hunting, a disc golf course, and a recycled-tire playground for children.The...	Caroline County Caroline County, Maryland Caroline County is a wholly rural county located in the U.S. state of Maryland on its Eastern Shore. It is bordered by Queen Anne's County to the north, Talbot County to the west, Dorchester County to the south, Kent County, Delaware, to the east, and Sussex County, Delaware, to the southeast. As...	3,800 acres (15.37 km²)		Located along Tuckahoe Creek Tuckahoe Creek Tuckahoe Creek is a tributary of the Choptank River on Maryland's Eastern Shore. It is sometimes referred to as the Tuckahoe River. Upstream of Hillsboro, it forms the boundary between Caroline County and Queen Anne's County, passing through Tuckahoe State Park and dividing the small towns of... ; features cabins, camping, hiking, biking and equestrian trails, flat water canoeing, hunting, picnicking, as well as a recycled tire playground for children.
Washington Monument State Park	Washington County Washington County, Maryland Washington County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering southern Pennsylvania to the north, northern Virginia to the south, and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia to the south and west. As of the 2010 Census, its population is 147,430...	147 acres (0.59 km²)	1936	Includes the 1827 monument to George Washington; features picnicking, playground, shelters, hiking and includes part of Maryland's section of the Appalachian Trail Appalachian Trail The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, generally known as the Appalachian Trail or simply the AT, is a marked hiking trail in the eastern United States extending between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. It is approximately long... .
Wye Oak State Park	Talbot County Talbot County, Maryland -2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:81.4% White12.8% Black0.2% Native American1.2% Asian0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1.6% Two or more races2.7% Other races5.5% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...	30 acres (0.121 km²)		Once home to the tree that was once the largest and finest of its species in the United States; features picnic areas.

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