State Park · Maryland, United States

Smallwood State Park

Smallwood State Park is a state park in Maryland, United States, covering 984 acres (398 ha), established in 1958.

Smallwood State Park
Smallwood State Park.

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Park facts

Park typeState Park
LocationCharles, Maryland, United States
Area984 acres (398 ha)
Established1958
Coordinates38.5564° N, 77.1853° W
Managed byMaryland state park system

Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.

About Smallwood State Park

Smallwood State Park is a Maryland state park located on Mattawoman Creek near Marbury, Charles County, Maryland. The park preserves Smallwood's Retreat, the plantation home of former Continental Army officer and governor of Maryland, Major General William Smallwood. The park's 984 acres (398 ha) include a marina, boat ramps, picnicking facilities, campsites, cabins, trails, and nature center.

Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.

Planning your visit

What to do

CampingPicnicking

Where to stay

CampgroundsYes
LodgesThe park's 984 acres (398 ha) include a marina, boat ramps, picnicking facilities, campsites, cabins, trails, and nature center

Airports near this park

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Parks nearby

More parks in Maryland

Frequently asked questions

Where is Smallwood State Park?

Smallwood State Park is in Maryland, United States (38.5564° N, 77.1853° W).

When was Smallwood State Park established?

Smallwood State Park was established in 1958, per the source listed at the foot of this page.

How big is Smallwood State Park?

Smallwood State Park covers 984 acres (398 ha).

Does Smallwood State Park have campgrounds?

Yes — Smallwood State Park has campgrounds.

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