St. Mary's River State Park
State park in St. Mary's County, Maryland
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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 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.[2]
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  St. Mary's River State Park Location in Maryland  St. Mary's River State Park St. Mary's River State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Saint Mary's County, Maryland, United States |
| Nearest town | Lexington Park, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 38°16′30″N 76°31′10″W |
| Area | 2,643 acres (1,070 ha)[1] |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Established | 1968 |
| Administered by | Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
| Designation | Maryland state park |
| Website | Official website  |
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.[3]
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.[2]