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St. Mary's River State Park

State park in St. Mary's County, Maryland

Summary

State park in St. Mary's County, Maryland

Field	Value
name	St. Mary's River State Park
photo_width	280
map	USA Maryland#USA
map_caption	Location in Maryland
map_width	280
relief	1
label	St. Mary's River State Park
location	Saint Mary's County, Maryland, United States
nearest_town	Lexington Park, Maryland
coordinates
area	2643 acre
elevation	98 ft
established	1968
designation	Maryland state park
administrator	Maryland Department of Natural Resources
website

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 St. Mary's Lake; the second covers 2200 acre and is largely undeveloped. The park is managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

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.

Activities and amenities

The park features fishing, non-motorized boating, canoeing, picnicking, and hunting. A 7.5 mi trail around St. Mary's Lake is used for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking.

References

"DNR Lands Acreage Report". Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
"St. Mary's River State Park". Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
K. Grandine. (June 30, 2004). "St. Mary's River State Park". Maryland Historical Trust.

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