St. Mary's River State Park is a Maryland state park located in St. Mary's County, Maryland. The park consists of two sites: one encompasses St. Mary's Lake; the second covers 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 trail around St. Mary's Lake is used for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking.
References
External links St. Mary's River State Park Maryland Department of Natural Resources Maps of St. Mary's River State Park Maryland Department of Natural Resources