St. Mary's River State Park

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.[3]

St. Mary's River State Park
Location in Maryland
LocationSaint Mary's County, Maryland, United States
Nearest townLexington Park, Maryland
Coordinates38°16′30″N 76°31′10″W[1]
Area2,643 acres (10.70 km2)[2]
Elevation98 ft (30 m)[1]
DesignationMaryland state park
Established1968
AdministratorMaryland Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteSt. Mary's River State Park

History

The 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.[4]

Activities and amenities

The 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.[3]

References

  1. "St. Mary's River State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "DNR Lands Acreage" (PDF). Maryland Department of Natural Resources. p. 9. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  3. "St. Mary's River State Park". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
  4. 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.
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