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Susquehanna State Park (Maryland)

State park in Maryland, United States

Summary

State park in Maryland, United States

Field	Value
name	Susquehanna State Park
photo	Susquehanna_State_Park_Maryland_Waterfall_3264px.jpg
photo_alt	Waterfall
photo_width	280
map	USA Maryland
map_caption	Location in Maryland
map_width	280
relief	1
label	Susquehanna State Park
location	Cecil and Harford counties, Maryland, United States
nearest_city	Havre de Grace, Maryland
coordinates
coords_ref
area	2753 acre
elevation	26 ft
established	1960
designation	Maryland state park
administrator	Maryland Department of Natural Resources
website

the Maryland State Park

Susquehanna State Park is a public recreation area located on the banks of the lower Susquehanna River north of the city of Havre de Grace, Maryland. The state park's main area is on the west bank of the river; the park also manages land on the river islands and east bank. The park offers fishing, boating, camping, and trails for hiking and equestrian use. It is managed as a complex with Rocks State Park and Palmer State Park by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

History

The park saw its genesis in 1958 when the former president of the Baltimore Museum of Art, J. Gilman D’Arcy Paul, offered to donate 300 acres to the state. The state began its acquisition of land for the park in 1960.

Features

The park's Rock Run Historical Area includes: the Rock Run Grist Mill; the 1804 Carter-Archer Mansion, which was once the home of mill owner John Archer; remnants of the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal; and the restored Jersey Toll House, where fees were collected for the historic Port Deposit Bridge. The privately run Steppingstone Museum, which preserves and demonstrates Harford County's rural arts and crafts of the 1880-1920 period, is also located on the park grounds.

Activities and amenities

The park's 15 mi of trails include the Susquehanna Ridge Trail (3 mi), which offers views of the river valley, the Land of Promise (1.6 mi), the Farm Road Trail (2 mi) and other named trails. The Lower Susquehanna Greenways Trail, which is co-located with the Mason-Dixon Trail, starts at the park and runs north along the river to the Conowingo Dam. The park also offers boating and fishing on the Susquehanna, campgrounds, and picnicking facilities.

References

{{cite gnis. 591158. Rock Run
"DNR Lands Acreage Report". Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
"Susquehanna State Park". Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
"Maryland State Park History". Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
"Steppingstone Farm Museum".

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