South Maryland Parks & Gardens
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Calvert Cliffs State Park Calvert Cliffs State Park is located about 10 miles north of California, MD. The park is open from dawn to dusk, year round. Activities in clude hiking, fishing, youth group camping and more. Address: . Lusby  MD  USA 1 410 394-1778    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Greenbelt Park Miles of hiking trails, a campground, and picnic areas are located within Greenbelt Park. The park, a refuge for animals and plants, and escape from city life, is only 12 miles from Washington, DC. Address: 6565 Greenbelt Road Greenbelt  MD  USA 1 301 344-3948    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Cedarville State Forest The Cedarville State Forest is located in Brandywine, roughly seven miles south of Clinton, MD. The primary features of this park include hiking, biking and equestrian trails. Address: 10201 Bee Oak Road Brandywine  MD  USA  20613 1 301 888-1410    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Chapel Point State Park Chapel Point State Park is located about five miles southwest of La Plata, MD. Hunters are drawn to this 600 acre park to seek out quail, squirrels, doves and a variety of waterfowl. Also featured is a paddle-in campsite for visitors to use. Address: 2750 Sweden Point Road Marbury  MD  USA  20658 1 301 743-7613    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Point Lookout State Park Fifteen miles south of Lexington Park is the Point Lookout State Park, near the town of Scotland, MD. Features of this park include 143 wooded campsites, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, visitor center and hunting opportunities. There is also a Civil War museum commemorating the Confederate prison camp that once stood on the site of this park. Address: P.O. Box 48 Scotland  MD  USA  20687 1 301 872-5688    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Purse State Park Purse State Park is undeveloped woodland that is well-liked as a hunting and fishing destination. Fossil hunting is also a popular activity in this park, and it is possible to find fossilized shark teeth, bones and fragments of shells from centuries gone by. Located 20 miles west of La Plata, MD. Address: 2750 Sweden Point Road Marbury  MD  USA  20658 1 301 743-7613    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Historic London Town & Gardens This 23-acre park is situated on the South River. In addition to the expansive gardens, London Town is also home to the William Brown House which has been declared a National Historic Landmark house museum, and a pavilion that is used for a variety of occasions. Address: 839 Londontown Road Edgewater  MD  21037 Send an Email (1)  1 410 222-1919    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Ellis Bay Wildlife Management Area Ellis Bay Wildlife Management Area is located roughly 10 miles south of La Plata in Wicomico County, MD. Predominantly forested wetland and marsh, it is best to have a boat in order to see all that there is to see. Address: . Ellis Bay WMA  MD  USA 1 410 543-8223    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Myrtle Grove Wildlife Management Area Five miles west of La Plata is the Myrtle Grove WMA, a 1410 acre park of forests and wetlands. This park has an eight station shooting range for sport hunters to hone their skills with a firearm. For nature lovers, there are a myriad of songbirds and other fauna to marvel at. Address: . Myrtle Grove WMA  MD  USA 1 301 743-5161    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Piscataway Park Piscataway Park, open daily during daylight hours, includes the National Colonial Farm, a picnic area and a dock. Available for a fee are interpretive farm tours. Other activities include fishing, bird watching and picnicking. Address: Bryan's Point Road Accokeek  MD  USA Send an Email  1 301 763-4600    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Dierssen Wildlife Management Area Only those hunters armed with cameras are permitted to shoot in this waterfowl sanctuary. Located about 10 miles northwest of Potomac, the Dierssen Waterfowl Sanctuary consists of 40 acres with trails throughout. Address: . Dierssen WMA  MD  USA 1 410 356-9272    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Smallwood State Park Smallwood State Park is situated about 10 miles west of La Plata, MD. Camping is available, as are camper cabins for those who want some heat or air conditioning. Bathing facilities are provided for campers. Many visitors enjoy fishing at Smallwood State Park, either from the pier or the shore. Address: 2750 Sweden Point Road Marbury  MD  USA  20658 1 301 743-7613    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit St. Clements Island State Park Visitors can catch a boat tour to this 40 acre island, which features fishing, hiking, hunting and picnicking. St. Clements Island State Park is found just off Coltons Point, roughly 12 miles from California, MD. Address: P.O. Box 48 Scotland  MD  USA  20687 1 301 872-5688    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and Visitor's Center Located in Upper Marlboro-roughly 10 miles from Camp Springs-the Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and Visitor's Center is operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. This sanctuary serves as a wintering ground for Canada geese, which migrate by the thousands in mid-October and stay until early March. Address: 11704 Fenno Road Upper Marlboro  MD  USA  20772 1 301 888-1410    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Greenwell State Park Greenwell State Park is situated about five miles northwest of California, MD, and features ten iles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails. The Francis Knott Lodge is available as an accomodation for up to 16 people. Address: . Hollywood  MD  USA  20636 1 301 373-9775    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Fort Washington Park At Fort Washington Park, visitors can enjoy a picnic, fishing, hiking and biking trails, and wildlife watching. The old fort is still structurally sound, keeping watch over the Potomac River. Address: . Fort Washington  MD  USA   Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Islands of the Potomac Wildlife Management Area The Islands of the Potomac WMA is accessible solely by boat. There are a large number of songbirds on the islands; for those who want a more intimate look, it is suggested that visitors use a canoe to approach the park. Located about 10 miles west of Rockville, MD. Address: . Islands of the Potomac WMA  MD  USA 1 301 258-7308    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Chicamuxen Wildlife Management Area Chicamuxen Wlidlife Management Area is found roughly 35 miles northeast of Clinton, MD. Waterfowl and bald eagles are just some of the wildlife that can be experienced at Chicamuxen. Address: . Chicamuxen WMA  MD  USA 1 310 743-5161    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Fort Foote Park Home to one of the region's best preserved Civil War forts, Fort Foote Park provides trails and presents historic artefacts, such as two Rodman guns. Address: . Oxon Hill  MD  USA Send an Email  1 301 763-4600    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Patuxent River State Park Positioned on the Howard and Montgomery County line, the Patuxent River State Park has many recreational activities for visitors. Hunting and fishing are popular sports at Patuxent River depending on the season. Hiking and horseback riding are also possible, however the trails are unmarked in this 6700 acre park. Address: 11950 Clopper Road Gaithersburg  MD  USA  20878 1 301 924-2127    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park Stretching 184.5 mi (297 km), the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park once acted as a lifeline for communities and businesses along the Potomac River. Today the canal acts as a recreational destination, offering mule-draw boat trips and trails to hike, bike and jog on. The main entrance, visitor center and coach parking is located in Great Falls, Maryland, just outside Reston. Address: 1850 Dual Highway, Suite 100 Hagerstown  MD  USA  21740-6620