To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. Maryland Universities & Colleges Deep Creek Lake State Park (Swanton) (301) 387-4111 Point Lookout State Park includes a boat launch and rentals, cabins, and camping areas, as well as swimming. Copyright December 07, 2018 Maryland State Archives, CAROLINE COUNTY St. Mary's River State Park (Great Mills) (301) 872-5688; e-mail: pointlookout.statepark@maryland.gov WORCESTER COUNTY Sang Run State Park (McHenry) 301-387-5563 Gunpowder Falls State Park (Kingsville) (410) 592-2897 The State parks in Washington County offer a variety of amenities. Search the Manual Activities include hiking, biking, and horse trail riding, and birding. Penrose Point State Park Trail [CLOSED] - AllTrails Wye Oak State Park, a small area, offers a picnic site. The State parks in Washington County offer a variety of amenities. Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards CECIL COUNTY Nestled into Elk Neck State Park are mountain bike and hiking paths, boat launches and rentals, fishing, canoeing, campsites, picnic areas, and swimming. South Mountain State Park (Boonsboro) (301) 791-4767 Both have hiking, fishing, campsites, and picnic areas. Gathland State Park provides hiking paths and picnic areas. Gambrill State Park offers mountain bike and horse paths. When I am tired, I find a washed-up log where I can sit. Governor Assateague State Park (Berlin) (410) 641-2120; e-mail: assateague.statepark@maryland.gov Maryland Municipalities On that hot summer day, the first steps into the forest were immediately cooler, and a slight breeze was welcome. For more information, please visit https://www.parks.wa.gov/564/Penrose-Point The Discover Pass is required for vehicular entrance to this park. Maryland at a Glance Activities include hiking, biking, and horse trail riding, and birding. Sassafras Natural Resources Management Area (Kennedyville) (410) 820-1668 A Day Trip to Harstine Island - WestSound Magazine It consists of 67 acres (27ha) of forest with 3,500 feet (1,100m) of saltwater shoreline. Calvert Cliffs State Park (301) 743-7613 Youghiogheny River State Park (301) 387-5563 Rocks State Park (Jarrettsville) (410) 557-7994; e-mail: rocks.statepark@maryland.gov Muddy Creek Falls at Swallow Falls State Park, north of Oakland (Garrett County), Maryland, October 2014. Gunpowder Falls State Park and Susquehanna State Park offer bike, horse and hiking paths; boat launches; campsites; canoeing; fishing; and picnic areas. Swallow Falls State Park (301) 387-6938 Today, there is an unincorporated community on the island. Greenbrier State Park offers mountain bike and hiking paths, boat launch and rentals, canoeing and swimming, and picnic and camping areas. Point Lookout State Park includes a boat launch and rentals, cabins, and camping areas, as well as swimming. Tuckahoe State Park offers boat launches and rentals, canoeing, fishing, mountain bike and hiking paths, campsites, and picnic areas. Penrose Point State Park. 4 McMicken Island is so small, you could easily miss it. Assateague State Park also offers bike paths, while Pocomoke River State Park maintains rental cabins and hiking paths. Boat launches and rentals, cabins, campsites, canoeing, fishing, and picnic areas all can be found at Martinak State Park. Janes Island State Park (Crisfield) (410) 968-1565; e-mail: janesisland.statepark@maryland.gov ST. MARY'S COUNTY Photo by Ann J. Baker. Open year-round, the fishing piers are lighted for night fishing, April through December. Greenwell State Park also has mountain bike and horse paths. All five State parks in St. Mary's County offer canoeing, fishing, hiking, and picnic areas. Washington Monument State Park (Boonsboro) (301) 791-4767 The "Harstine Island State Park" sign is on the left. Open year-round, the fishing piers are lighted for night fishing, April through December. Fort Frederick State Park (Big Pool) (301) 842-2155; e-mail: fortfrederick.statepark@maryland.gov 31 reviews. All five State parks in St. Mary's County offer canoeing, fishing, hiking, and picnic areas. South Mountain State Park (Boonsboro) (301) 791-4767 Youghiogheny River State Park (301) 387-5563 Rosaryville State Park maintains mountain bike, hiking and horse paths, as well as picnic areas. The Park includes the Choptank River Fishing Piers, which were renamed in July 2009 to honor Bill Burton, a reporter and outdoorsman who died August 10, 2009. MONTGOMERY COUNTY MONTGOMERY COUNTY Nine State parks are found in Garrett County. Education & Outreach || Archives of Maryland Online ] Maryland Municipalities (3.54 km) Orchard Beach, Captains Cabin (3.60 km) Secret Private Island Getaway - Private Beach, Boat Dock, & Oyster filled Lagoon Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park (Trappe) (410) 221-2290 Morgan Run Natural Environment Area (Westminster) (410) 461-5005 At wooded Cunningham Falls State Park are boat launches and rentals, canoeing, and swimming. Used primarily for hunting and fishing, Chapel Point State Park uses unmarked trails. The Washington Monument State Park and South Mountain State Park both contain camping areas and hiking paths. Wye Oak State Park, a small area, offers a picnic site. Gunpowder Falls and Patapsco Valley also offer regular bike paths, horse paths, and campgrounds. Rocks State Park (Jarrettsville) (410) 557-7994; e-mail: rocks.statepark@maryland.gov Gathland State Park provides hiking paths and picnic areas. Washington Monument State Park (Boonsboro) (301) 791-4767 Tuckahoe State Park (Queen Anne) (410) 820-1668; e-mail: tuckahoe.statepark@maryland.gov Open year-round, the fishing piers are lighted for night fishing, April through December. Jarrell Cove State Park is located near Gig Harbor, Lakewood and Olympia. Monocacy River Natural Resources Management Area (Gaithersburg) (301) 924-2127; e-mail: senecacreek.statepark@maryland.gov Hikers at Washington Monument State Park, Boonsboro (Washington County), Maryland, February 2001. 6.5 miles from Harstine Island State Park. Maryland Manual On-Line Maryland Manual On-Line Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park (410) 221-2290; e-mail: htursp.dnr@maryland.gov Licenses and seasonal information are available through the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. South Mountain State Battlefield (Middletown) (301) 791-4767 Smallwood State Park (Marbury) (301) 743-7613 Gunpowder Falls State Park (Kingsville) (410) 592-2897 Maryland Independent Agencies .mw-parser-output .oo-ui-icon-unesco{background-image:url("https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b1/WorldHeritageBlanc.svg")}.mw-parser-output .oo-ui-icon-star{background-image:url("https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e7/Cscr-featured.svg")}.mw-parser-output .oo-ui-icon-ftt{background-image:url("https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Writing_Circle.svg/25px-Writing_Circle.svg.png")}.mw-parser-output .oo-ui-icon-dotm{background-image:url("https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/50/Yes_Check_Circle.svg/25px-Yes_Check_Circle.svg.png")}.mw-parser-output .oo-ui-icon-otbp{background-image:url("https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6e/Right_turn_icon_blue.svg/25px-Right_turn_icon_blue.svg.png")} Sang Run State Park (McHenry) 301-387-5563 Greenbrier State Park offers mountain bike and hiking paths, boat launch and rentals, canoeing and swimming, and picnic and camping areas. Deep Creek Lake State Park (Swanton) (301) 387-4111 Both State parks in Worcester County provide campsites, boat launches and rentals, canoeing, fishing, and picnic and swimming areas. Fort Frederick State Park (Big Pool) (301) 842-2155; e-mail: fortfrederick.statepark@maryland.gov Casselman River Bridge State Park (Grantsville) (301) 895-5453; e-mail: newgermany.statepark@maryland.gov Big Run, Deep Creek, Herrington Manor and New Germany State Parks offer canoeing, while campsites may be found at Big Run, Deep Creek, New Germany, and Swallow Falls State Parks. Swallow Falls State Park (301) 387-6938 Mountain bike paths, swimming areas, and boat launches and rentals are available at Deep Creek, Herrington Manor and New Germany State Parks, and the last two have rental cabins available. When this material is used, in whole or in part, proper citation and credit must be attributed to the Maryland State Archives. Explore the Connecticut River aboard the R/V River Quest, an environmentally friendly 64', 60 passenger vessel docked at Eagle Landing State Park, Haddam, CT. WEBSITE | DIRECTIONS 2.2 miles from park* All five State parks in St. Mary's County offer canoeing, fishing, hiking, and picnic areas. TPL just helped Washington State Parks (WSP), acquire 112 acres of the Scott's property on Harstine Island, outside of Olympia. Fair Hill NRMA (Elkton) (410) 398-1246; e-mail: fairhill.dnr@maryland.gov The Park includes the Choptank River Fishing Piers, which were renamed in July 2009 to honor Bill Burton, a reporter and outdoorsman who died August 10, 2009. Palmer State Park (Dublin) (410) 557-7994 All About Maryland || Woodmont Natural Resources Management Area (Big Pool) (301) 842-2155; e-mail: fortfrederick.statepark@maryland.gov Maryland at a Glance Greenwell State Park also has mountain bike and horse paths. Newtowne Neck State Park (Scotland) (301) 872-5688; e-mail: pointlookout.statepark@maryland.gov Maryland Departments Tell Us What You Think About the Maryland State Archives Website! Greenwell State Park also has mountain bike and horse paths. The island was named by Lt. Wilkes for Lt. Henry J. Hartstene. Palmer State Park (Dublin) (410) 557-7994 TALBOT COUNTY The rest of the day is taken up with wandering the waters edge. 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Western Maryland Rail Trail (Big Pool) (301) 842-2155 Used primarily for hunting and fishing, Chapel Point State Park uses unmarked trails. Gathland State Park (Boonsboro) (301) 791-4767 The Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park was dedicated on July 23, 2010. Fort Frederick State Park (Big Pool) (301) 842-2155; e-mail: fortfrederick.statepark@maryland.gov Alternative spellings of the name include Hartstene, Harsteen, Harstein, Harstene, Hartstein and Harstine. A compass and map are a necessity for using these trails. HOWARD COUNTY Gunpowder Falls State Park (Kingsville) (410) 592-2897 Greenbrier State Park offers mountain bike and hiking paths, boat launch and rentals, canoeing and swimming, and picnic and camping areas. Tuckahoe State Park (Queen Anne) (410) 820-1668; e-mail: tuckahoe.statepark@maryland.gov The forested island park is accessible by road and bridge and is off the beaten path. Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park (Trappe) (410) 221-2290 Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park (Trappe) (410) 221-2290 I had spent the morning doing a tour of the US Capitol itself so, Read More A Visit To The United States Library Of CongressContinue, We needed a really good walk and found this hidden gem in one of our Kent walking books. Herrington Manor State Park (Oakland) (301) 334-9180; e-mail: herringtonmanor.statepark@maryland.gov South Mountain State Park (Boonsboro) (301) 791-4767 Photo by Diane F. Evartt. TALBOT COUNTY The forest has been left intact since its designation as a state park, and the trails wind through a forest which has returned to the original ecology. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. While Patuxent River and Seneca Creek State Parks both offer hiking, fishing, and horse paths, Seneca Creek also provides bike paths, boat launches and rentals, canoeing, and picnic areas. Janes Island State Park (Crisfield) (410) 968-1565; e-mail: janesisland.statepark@maryland.gov There are many areas to explore on the island including Jarrell Cove State Park and nearby McMicken Island State Park. Being from Oldham it is where I cut my hiking teeth so to say, taken on wanders galore, Read More A Winter Walk Above Dove Stone Reservoir, SaddleworthContinue, The Library of Congress, the National Library of the United States, is situated in the Thomas Jefferson Building on Capitol Hill. The State parks in Washington County offer a variety of amenities. There are no areas zoned for restaurants on the island. Washington Monument State Park (Boonsboro) (301) 791-4767 The Washington Monument State Park and South Mountain State Park both contain camping areas and hiking paths. Search the Manual Maryland at a Glance All About Maryland || South Mountain State Battlefield (Middletown) (301) 791-4767 [ Archives' Home Page || e-mail: mdmanual@mdarchives.state.md.us The Washington Monument State Park and South Mountain State Park both contain camping areas and hiking paths. St. Marys River State Park holds mountain bike and horse paths, and a boat launch. Chapel Point also maintains minimal beach area that may be used for canoes and other small watercraft. Maryland Departments Muddy Creek Falls at Swallow Falls State Park, north of Oakland (Garrett County), Maryland, October 2014. Gathland State Park (Boonsboro) (301) 791-4767 Greenwell State Park also has mountain bike and horse paths. Maryland Manual On-Line || Open year-round, the fishing piers are lighted for night fishing, April through December. e-mail: mdmanual@mdarchives.state.md.us WASHINGTON COUNTY CARROLL COUNTY South Mountain State Park (Boonsboro) (301) 791-4767 Nine State parks are found in Garrett County. Education & Outreach || Archives of Maryland Online ] After the cool, shadow of the forest, the contrast of open sun and wide space across the Puget Sound stretching out from the beach has that much more impact. At Rocks State Park, canoeing, fishing, hiking, and picnic areas are available. Big Run, Deep Creek, Herrington Manor and New Germany State Parks offer canoeing, while campsites may be found at Big Run, Deep Creek, New Germany, and Swallow Falls State Parks. Fort Frederick State Park (Big Pool) (301) 842-2155; e-mail: fortfrederick.statepark@maryland.gov Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Gathland State Park provides hiking paths and picnic areas. SOMERSET COUNTY Photo by Elizabeth W. Newell. Pocomoke River State Park (Snow Hill) (410) 632-2566; e-mail: pocomoke.statepark@maryland.gov Maryland Manual On-Line Gambrill State Park offers mountain bike and horse paths. Maryland Independent Agencies Janes Island State Park (Crisfield) (410) 968-1565; e-mail: janesisland.statepark@maryland.gov. St. Clement's Island State Park (Coulton's Point) (301) 872-5688 Gambrill State Park (Thurmont) (301) 271-7574, (301) 293-4170; e-mail: cunninghamgambrill.statepark@maryland.gov Gathland State Park (Boonsboro) (301) 791-4767 Wye Oak State Park (Queen Anne) (410) 820-1668 Assateague State Park also offers bike paths, while Pocomoke River State Park maintains rental cabins and hiking paths. The walk across is possible when the water is lowest. Bike and hiking trails, boat launch and rentals, canoeing, fishing, camping, and picnic areas are available at Fort Frederick State Park. Rosaryville State Park (301) 856-9656 Nestled into Elk Neck State Park are mountain bike and hiking paths, boat launches and rentals, fishing, canoeing, campsites, picnic areas, and swimming. PLEASE NOTE: Rights assessment for associated source material is the responsibility of the user. Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards Search the Manual Assateague State Park (Berlin) (410) 641-2120; e-mail: assateague.statepark@maryland.gov Governor The Washington Monument State Park and South Mountain State Park both contain camping areas and hiking paths. The Sassafras Natural Resources Management Area is known for its views of the Sassafras River and the Chespeake Bay. Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area (Queenstown) (410) 827-7577 Greenwell State Park also has mountain bike and horse paths. Sang Run State Park (McHenry) 301-387-5563 The Sassafras Natural Resources Management Area is known for its views of the Sassafras River and the Chespeake Bay. Point Lookout State Park (Scotland) (301) 872-5688; e-mail: pointlookout.statepark@maryland.gov HARSTINE ISLAND STATE PARK - 609 E Yates Rd, Shelton, Washington - Yelp Deep Creek Lake Natural Resources Management Area (Swanton) (301) 387-4111 SOMERSET COUNTY When this material is used, in whole or in part, proper citation and credit must be attributed to the Maryland State Archives. The forest is beautiful and the beach is secluded. Assateague State Park also offers bike paths, while Pocomoke River State Park maintains rental cabins and hiking paths. Patuxent River State Park (Gaithersburg) (301) 924-2127; e-mail: patuxentriver.statepark@maryland.gov You will eventually come to Yates Road. This forested island park is reached most easily by boat. Big Run, Deep Creek, Herrington Manor and New Germany State Parks offer canoeing, while campsites may be found at Big Run, Deep Creek, New Germany, and Swallow Falls State Parks. Patuxent River State Park (Gaithersburg) (301) 924-2127; e-mail: patuxentriver.statepark@maryland.gov Fair Hill NRMA (Elkton) (410) 398-1246; e-mail: fairhill.dnr@maryland.gov Maryland Counties Ground was broken for the Park's Visitor Center on March 9, 2013. Maryland Independent Agencies Tuckahoe State Park (Queen Anne) (410) 820-1668; e-mail: tuckahoe.statepark@maryland.gov Greenbrier State Park (Boonsboro) (301) 791-4767; e-mail: greenbrier.statepark@maryland.gov Tuckahoe State Park (Queen Anne) (410) 820-1668; e-mail: tuckahoe.statepark@maryland.gov Opened in January 2015, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park consists of 17.3 acres adjacent to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge and near the town of Church Creek. Jarrell Cove was acquired in four parcels between 1953 and 1969. e-mail: mdmanual@mdarchives.state.md.us TALBOT COUNTY Pocomoke River State Park (Snow Hill) (410) 632-2566; e-mail: pocomoke.statepark@maryland.gov A compass and map are a necessity for using these trails. Gathland State Park (Boonsboro) (301) 791-4767 Nine State parks are found in Garrett County. Sang Run State Park (McHenry) 301-387-5563 Photo by Elizabeth W. Newell. Both State parks in Worcester County provide campsites, boat launches and rentals, canoeing, fishing, and picnic and swimming areas. Maryland Manual On-Line Harstine Island is a day-use property with beach access via a half-mile trail. Both have been used nearly interchangeably in many published references. Newtowne Neck State Park (Scotland) (301) 872-5688; e-mail: pointlookout.statepark@maryland.gov At Rocks State Park, canoeing, fishing, hiking, and picnic areas are available. St. Clement's Island State Park (Coulton's Point) (301) 872-5688 Governor Skip to main content Review TripsAlertsSign in Basket Shelton Youghiogheny River State Park (301) 387-5563 South Mountain State Battlefield (Middletown) (301) 791-4767 Pocomoke River State Park encompasses the Pocomoke State Forest. Fort Frederick State Park (Big Pool) (301) 842-2155; e-mail: fortfrederick.statepark@maryland.gov Jarrell Cove State Park has standard campsites, partial-hookup sites, one restroom, and one shower. Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area (Queenstown) (410) 827-7577 Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. I perused the Washington State Parks information, and discovered a small park on Harstine Island. Education & Outreach || Archives of Maryland Online ] HOWARD COUNTY While Patuxent River and Seneca Creek State Parks both offer hiking, fishing, and horse paths, Seneca Creek also provides bike paths, boat launches and rentals, canoeing, and picnic areas. Ground was broken for the Park's Visitor Center on March 9, 2013. Your filters are still active. Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies ST. MARY'S COUNTY For years, park administrators eyed the property as a potential state park, not only for its unspoiled beach and thick forests, but also because it provided the only land access to another state park on McMicken . Maryland Municipalities South Mountain State Battlefield (Middletown) (301) 791-4767 Patuxent River State Park (Gaithersburg) (301) 924-2127; e-mail: patuxentriver.statepark@maryland.gov Maryland at a Glance Pocomoke River State Park (Snow Hill) (410) 632-2566; e-mail: pocomoke.statepark@maryland.gov Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary & Visitor's Center (Upper Marlboro) It offers a bit of solitude and open space. The forested island park is accessible by road and bridge and is off the beaten path. Patapsco Valley State Park (headquarters, Ellicott City) (410) 461-5005; e-mail: patapsco.statepark@maryland.gov Hikers at Washington Monument State Park, Boonsboro (Washington County), Maryland, February 2001. Most visitors arrive by boat. Calvert Cliffs State Park affords fishing, hiking, horse paths, and picnic grounds. CECIL COUNTY Greenbrier State Park offers mountain bike and hiking paths, boat launch and rentals, canoeing and swimming, and picnic and camping areas. WORCESTER COUNTY Janes Island State Park (Crisfield) (410) 968-1565; e-mail: janesisland.statepark@maryland.gov Point Lookout State Park (Scotland) (301) 872-5688; e-mail: pointlookout.statepark@maryland.gov Woodmont Natural Resources Management Area (Big Pool) (301) 842-2155; e-mail: fortfrederick.statepark@maryland.gov Maryland Independent Agencies Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail (Kingsville) (410) 592-2897 Greenwell State Park (Hollywood) (301) 872-5688; e-mail: pointlookout.statepark@maryland.gov Seneca Creek State Park (Gaithersburg) (301) 924-2127; e-mail: senecacreek.statepark@maryland.gov More than 300 pristine acres to explore in this best-kept secret on Puget Sound, a true "island of wilderness" and a perfect family hike. Maryland Universities & Colleges DNR-24 (Harstine Island) - Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Seneca Creek State Park (Gaithersburg) (301) 924-2127; e-mail: senecacreek.statepark@maryland.gov Seneca Creek State Park (Gaithersburg) (301) 924-2127; e-mail: senecacreek.statepark@maryland.gov Big Run State Park (301) 895-5453 It is administered by Jarrell Cove State Park which also manages McMicken Island, Stretch Point, Eagle Island, and Hope Island. Gunpowder Falls State Park, Kingsville, Harford & Baltimore Counties, Maryland, August 2014. Hikers at Washington Monument State Park, Boonsboro (Washington County), Maryland, February 2001. Wye Oak State Park (Queen Anne) (410) 820-1668 There are more than four miles of trails to choose from, but on this first visit I went straight for the beach loop. Activities include hiking, biking, and horse trail riding, and birding. CARROLL COUNTY While Patuxent River and Seneca Creek State Parks both offer hiking, fishing, and horse paths, Seneca Creek also provides bike paths, boat launches and rentals, canoeing, and picnic areas. St. Clement's Island State Park (Coulton's Point) (301) 872-5688 Photo by Elizabeth W. Newell. Tell Us What You Think About the Maryland State Archives Website! Gathland State Park (Boonsboro) (301) 791-4767 Bike and hiking trails, boat launch and rentals, canoeing, fishing, camping, and picnic areas are available at Fort Frederick State Park. St. Mary's River State Park (Great Mills) (301) 872-5688; e-mail: pointlookout.statepark@maryland.gov Harstine Island State Park Trail: 149 Reviews, Map - AllTrails Sassafras Natural Resources Management Area (Kennedyville) (410) 820-1668 I took the Olympic Highway, SR 3, east out of Shelton and turned right onto Pickering Road, watching for the Harstine Island bridge. Rocky Gap State Park, Flintstone (Allegany County), Maryland, October 2014. Monocacy River Natural Resources Management Area (Gaithersburg) (301) 924-2127; e-mail: senecacreek.statepark@maryland.gov Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area (Queenstown) (410) 827-7577 Woodmont Natural Resources Management Area (Big Pool) (301) 842-2155; e-mail: fortfrederick.statepark@maryland.gov Along with State parks, the State Park System includes 24 Natural Resources Management Areas covering 26,919 acres, 7 Natural Environment Areas totaling 12,698 acres, 3 Rail Trails ranging over 897 acres, and 2 State Battlefields covering 2,440 acres. The US Census recognizes it as an unincorporated community. Elk Neck State Park (North East) (410) 287-5333; e-mail: elkneck.statepark@maryland.gov Tuckahoe State Park offers boat launches and rentals, canoeing, fishing, mountain bike and hiking paths, campsites, and picnic areas. Casselman River Bridge State Park (Grantsville) (301) 895-5453; e-mail: newgermany.statepark@maryland.gov Newtowne Neck State Park (Scotland) (301) 872-5688; e-mail: pointlookout.statepark@maryland.gov CHARLES COUNTY St. Clement's Island State Park (Coulton's Point) (301) 872-5688 Youghiogheny River State Park (301) 387-5563 Cunningham Falls State Park (Thurmont) (301) 271-7574; e-mail: cunninghamgambrill.statepark@maryland.gov Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards Rocks State Park (Jarrettsville) (410) 557-7994; e-mail: rocks.statepark@maryland.gov Just watch the signs. Maryland Municipalities All offer picnic, and fishing areas, while all but Casselman River State Park have hiking paths. Pocomoke River State Park encompasses the Pocomoke State Forest. Amenities at Janes Island State Park include a boat launch and rentals, cabins, campsites, canoeing, fishing, hiking, swimming, and picnic areas. Open year-round, the fishing piers are lighted for night fishing, April through December. Cunningham Falls State Park (Thurmont) (301) 271-7574; e-mail: cunninghamgambrill.statepark@maryland.gov Casselman River Bridge State Park (Grantsville) (301) 895-5453; e-mail: newgermany.statepark@maryland.gov There is also an amphitheatre and a sports field, making this location a great option for a weekend with family. Photo by Elizabeth W. Newell. Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards Photo by Elizabeth W. Newell. They do chatter and express their displeasure with people trespassing in their neighborhood, but if you are fortunate, you can catch their small, dark forms zipping up trees and around the backs of large trunks. With sections located in three other counties, Patapsco Valley State Park has bike, hiking and horse paths; campsites and cabins; picnic areas; fishing; and canoe access. e-mail: mdmanual@mdarchives.state.md.us, KENT ISLAND This information resource of the Maryland State Archives is presented here for fair use in the public domain. Witch Meadow Lake Campground. KENT ISLAND Chapman State Park (301) 743-7613 Indoor/Outdoor Living with Easy Beach Access. Pocomoke River State Park encompasses the Pocomoke State Forest. Used primarily for hunting and fishing, Chapel Point State Park uses unmarked trails. In contrast, Smallwood State Park has fishing, hiking, picnic and camping areas, as well as a childrens playground. Maryland Municipalities Maryland Municipalities Patapsco Valley State Park (Ellicott City) (410) 461-5005; e-mail: patapsco.statepark@maryland.gov But boaters who love Puget Sound would not want to miss it. Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park (410) 221-2290; e-mail: htursp.dnr@maryland.gov Patapsco Valley State Park (Ellicott City) (410) 461-5005; e-mail: patapsco.statepark@maryland.gov This information resource of the Maryland State Archives is presented here for fair use in the public domain. Photo by Ann J. Baker. Looking down at my feet as I slip past, the barnacles are prominent. Maryland Departments ST. MARY'S COUNTY Maryland Independent Agencies Pocomoke River State Park (Snow Hill) (410) 632-2566; e-mail: pocomoke.statepark@maryland.gov Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies All About Maryland || SOMERSET COUNTY Phone: 360-426-9226 Jarrell Cove State Park is a 43-acre marine camping park with 3,500 feet of saltwater shoreline on the northwest end of Harstine Island in south Puget Sound. SOMERSET COUNTY The Park headquarters is based in Ellicott City. The Washington Monument State Park and South Mountain State Park both contain camping areas and hiking paths. Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. This page is not available in other languages. New Germany State Park (Grantsville) (301) 895-5453; e-mail: newgermany.statepark@maryland.gov Harstine Island State Park is a water-lovers paradise! Assateague State Park also offers bike paths, while Pocomoke River State Park maintains rental cabins and hiking paths. The park provides two kitchen shelters without electricity, plus four sheltered and 10 unsheltered picnic tables. Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards