State Park · Maryland, United States
Elk Neck State Park
Elk Neck State Park is a state park in Maryland, United States, covering 2,369 acres (959 ha), established in 1936.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Cecil, Maryland, United States |
| Area | 2,369 acres (959 ha) |
| Established | 1936 |
| Coordinates | 39.4831° N, 75.9794° W |
| Managed by | Maryland state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Elk Neck State Park
Elk Neck State Park is a Maryland state park located between the Chesapeake Bay and the Elk River near the southern tip of the Elk Neck Peninsula in Cecil County, Maryland. The park is home to the historic Turkey Point Light and offers land-based and water-based recreation. The park is located on MD 272, eight miles (13 km) south of the town of North East, and 13 miles (21 km) south of exit 100 on I-95. It is operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | North East, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 8 miles south of North East |
Airports near this park
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- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 42.5 miles away
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) · Philadelphia, United States · 47.6 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 71.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Maryland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Elk Neck State Park?
Elk Neck State Park is in Maryland, United States (39.4831° N, 75.9794° W).
When was Elk Neck State Park established?
Elk Neck State Park was established in 1936, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Elk Neck State Park?
Elk Neck State Park covers 2,369 acres (959 ha).
How do I get to Elk Neck State Park?
The nearest town is North East, Maryland. about 8 miles south of North East.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Maryland_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Maryland state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elk_Neck_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).