St. Mary's River State Park is a public recreation area located in St. Mary's County, Maryland. The state park consists of two sites: one encompasses 250-acre (100 ha) St. Mary's Lake; the second covers 2,200 acres (890 ha) and is largely undeveloped. The park is managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.[2]
| St. Mary's River State Park | |
|---|---|
  St. Mary's River State Park Location in Maryland | |
| Location | Saint Mary's County, Maryland, United States |
| Nearest town | Lexington Park, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 38°16′30″N 76°31′10″W / 38.27500°N 76.51944°W |
| Area | 2,643 acres (1,070 ha)[1] |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Established | 1968 |
| Administered by | Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
| Designation | Maryland state park |
| Website | Official website  |
History
editThe state acquired land for the park's first site between 1968 and 1974, with the lake being constructed in 1975. Acquisition of the park's second site began with the purchase of 450 acres in 1968; further acquisitions occurred until 1983.[3]
Activities and amenities
editThe park features fishing, non-motorized boating, canoeing, picnicking, and hunting. A 7.5-mile (12.1 km) trail around St. Mary's Lake is used for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking.[2]
References
edit- ^ "DNR Lands Acreage Report" (PDF). Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "St. Mary's River State Park". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- ^ K. Grandine; et al. (June 30, 2004). "St. Mary's River State Park" (PDF). Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties Form. Maryland Historical Trust. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
External links
edit- St. Mary's River State Park Maryland Department of Natural Resources
- Maps of St. Mary's River State Park Maryland Department of Natural Resources