Newtowne Neck State Park Explained

Newtowne Neck State Park
Map:USA Maryland
Map Size:280
Relief:1
Location:St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States
Nearest Town:Leonardtown, Maryland
Coordinates:38.2453°N -76.7081°W
Area Acre:794
Elevation:13feet
Designation:Maryland state park
Established:2009
Administrator:Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Website:Newtowne Neck State Park

Newtowne Neck State Park is a public recreation area located 4miles southwest of Leonardtown in St. Mary's County, Maryland. The state park sits on a peninsula that is surrounded by Breton Bay, St. Clements Bay, and the Potomac River. It is managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

History

The park was part of the state's purchase of former Jesuit holdings in Southern Maryland in 2009. The discovery of military ordnance on the site forced the park to close in 2012. It reopened to the public in 2014.

Activities and amenities

The state park offers 7miles of undeveloped shoreline, fishing, hunting, unimproved hiking and biking trails, and kayaking.

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