Bohemia River State Park is a public recreation area along the north bank of Great Bohemia Creek, a tributary of the Bohemia River, in Cecil County, Maryland, United States.[2] The state park's environmental mix includes agricultural fields, hardwood forests, marshes, beaches, tidal inlets, and open water.[3] The park has five miles (8.0 km) of natural-surface, multi-use trails and is used for low-impact recreational activities including hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, fishing and hunting.[2]
| Bohemia River State Park | |
|---|---|
  Bohemia River State Park Location in Maryland | |
| Location | Cecil County, Maryland, United States |
| Nearest town | Chesapeake City, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39°28′41″N 75°51′13″W / 39.477974°N 75.853600°W |
| Area | 466 acres (189 ha)[1] |
| Established | 2017; opened 2022 |
| Administered by | Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
| Designation | Maryland state park |
| Website | Bohemia River State Park |
History
editBohemia River State Park opened on Earth Day in 2022. The state of Maryland purchased the site in 2017 and began making improvements in 2021. Further improvements including the establishment of five more miles of trails and access to a boat launch area are planned for 2025.[3]
References
edit- ^ "DNR Lands Acreage Report" (PDF). Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
- ^ a b "Bohemia River State Park". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
- ^ a b Hoadley, Tricia (December 7, 2022). "Appreciating the new Bohemia River State Park". Cecil County Life. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
External links
edit- Bohemia River State Park Maryland Department of Natural Resources
- Bohemia River State Park Map Maryland Department of Natural Resources