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Parks Maryland Hampton - Oxon Cove

Maryland Parks: MD Index, Big - Gwynnbrook, Hampton - Oxon Cove, Patapsco - Wye

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Hampton National Historic Site National Park Service NPS

http://www.nps.gov/hamp e-mail HAMP_Superintendent@nps.gov

410 823-1309

535 Hampton Lane

Towson MD 21286

Hampton offers an exceptional opportunity to learn about an

important part of American history, our aspirations, our values, and

the moral choices we have struggled with through the years.

The park preserves a vast estate from the 1700s.

Recreation.gov

Harmony Hall           Park       NPS
http://www.nps.gov/haha/index.htm
e-mail   mailto:nace_superintendent@nps.gov 202 690-5185
  c/o National Capital Parks East
  1900 Anacostia Dr, Washington DC
   Washington MD     20020
  18th century Georgian country house on the Potomac

Hart-Miller Island SP State Park                            MD DNR
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/hartmiller.html
410 592-2897
c/o Gunpowder Falls SP
Kingsville   MD 21087
    (244 acres. In Baltimore County waters of the Chesapeake Bay.)     Hart-Miller Island is located in the Chesapeake Bay near the mouth of Middle River and is accessible only by boat. The western shore of the island offers safe mooring, wading
Last Update     9/7/2004

Herrington Manor SP State Park                   Maryland DNR
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/herringtonmanor.html
301 334-9180
222 Herrington Lane
Oakland   MD 21550
    Located within Garrett State Forest in Garrett County, Herrington Manor State Park's development began in the 1930's with the aid of the Civilian Conservation Corps. A 53-acre lake was formed by damming Herrington Creek, and ten cabins were erected
Last Update    9/79/2004

Huggs-Thomas WMA Wildlife Management Area                  MD DNR
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/huggthomas.asp
410 356-9272
c/o Gwynnbrook WO
Sykesville    MD
275 acres
Last Update     4 /1 /2004

Idylwild WMA Wildlife Management Area                MD DNR
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/eastern/idylwild.html
410 376-3236
Federalsburg    MD
Last Update     3 /4 /2004

IWW Delaware R To Chesapeake Bay C + D Canal US Army Corps of Engineers USACE

http://www.nap.usace.army.mil/sb/c&d.htm

301-885-5622

CHESAPEAKE CITY

Chesapeake City MD 21915-1915

Primarily a commercial navigation project, although the canal is

also open to recreational boats, and public access is allowable

along canal banks. There is a single boat launch facility

maintained by the Corps, as well as six fishing piers

Recreation.gov

Janes Island SP State Park                 Maryland DNR
e-mail   mailto:park-janes-island@dnr.state.md.us
410 968-1565
26280 Alfred Lawson Drive
Crisfield   MD 21817
    With two distinct areas, Janes Island State Park has a developed mainland section with cabins and camping areas, and a portion accessible only by boat. The original island inhabitants were Native Americans of the Annemessex Nation
Last Update    9 /7/2004

LeCompte WMA Wildlife Management Area          MD DNR
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/eastern/lecompte.html
410 376-3236
Steels Neck Road
Vienna    MD
Last Update     3 /4 /200

Martin National Wildlife Refuge Fish and Wildlife Service FWS

http://www.recreation.gov/detail.cfm?ID=51540

e-mail fw5rw_bwnwr@fws.gov

410-228-2692 x118

Smith Island

Ewell MD

Martin National Wildlife Refuge includes the northern half of Smith

Island, which lies 11 miles west of Crisfield, MD, and Watts Island, which is located between the eastern shore of Virginia and Tangier Island.

Recreation.gov

Martinak SP State Park            Maryland DNR
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/eastern/martinak.html
410 820-1668
137 Deep Shore Road
Denton MD 21629
    George Martinak deeded this land of forests, fields and marsh to the state in 1961 for preservation as a recreational facility and a natural area for the enjoyment of all. Bordered by the Choptank River and Watts Creek
Last Update    9 /7/2004

Mckee-Beshers WMA Wildlife Management Area             MD DNR
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/mb.asp
410 356-9272
River Rd
Montgomery County     MD
Last Update     3 /4 /2004

MD State Forest & Park Service State Agency       Maryland DNR
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/
e-mail   mailto:customerservice@dnr.state.md.us
781 749-7160                      877 620-8DNR
Maryland DNR
580 Taylor Avenue
Annapolis MD    21401
Last Update    4 /12/2004

Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary Wildlife Sanctuary                 MD DNR
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/southern/merkle.html
301 888-1410
11704 Fenno Road
Upper Marlboro MD 20772
    Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary is the only wildlife sanctuary operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. It is the wintering ground for several thousand Canada geese, the largest    concentration on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay
Last Update     9/7 /2004

Millington WMA Wildlife Management Area       MD DNR
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/eastern/millington.html
410 928-3650
Massey-Delaware Line Road
Massey         MD
Last Update     3 /4 /2004

Monocacy River NRMA Natural Resources Management Area        MD DNR
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/monocacy.html
301 924-2127
c/o Seneca Creek SP
Gaithersburg MD
  1800 acres
Last Update     4 /1 /2004

Monocacy NB National Battlefield NPS
http://www.nps.gov/mono/index.htm
e-mail mailto:Cathy_Beeler@nps.gov 301 662-3515
4801 Urbana Pike
Frederick MD 21704
last attempt by Confederate forces to capture Washington

Morgan Run NEA Natural Environment Area                MD DNR
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/morganrun.html
410 461-5055
off Rt 97
c/o Patapsco Valley SP
Carroll County  MD    21043
  1400 acres
Last Update     4 /2 /2004

Myrtle Grove WMA Wildlife Management Area              MD DNR
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/southern/myrtlegrove.asp
301 743-5161
MD 225
Charles County    MD
1723 acres
Last Update    4 /28/2004

National Marine Sanctuaries Federal Agency       National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
http://www.sanctuaries.nos.noaa.gov/oms/oms.html
   mailto:sanctuaries@noaa.gov
301 713-3125
1305 East-West highway, 11th Floor
Silver Spring   MD    20910
13 sites to preserve ocean environments
Last Update    3 /16/2004

New Germany SP State Park                  Maryland DNR
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/newgermany.html
318 955-5453
349 Headquarters Lane
   Grantsville   MD 21536
    Popular for picnicking and camping, New Germany State Park lies within the boundaries of Savage River State Forest. The 13-acre lake was formed when Poplar Lick Run was dammed for mill operation.
Last Update    4 /21/2004

North Point SP State Park         MD DNR
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/northpoint.html
410 477-0757
Route 20
Edgemere   MD    21087
c/o Gunpowder Falls SP
Kingsville MD 21087
    North Point State Park is located on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and is surrounded by beautiful and fascinating natural and historical resources. The Defenders Trail was used during the War of 1812 and passes through the park.
Last Update     4 /2 /2004

Oregon Ridge Park, Beach & Conference Center County Park                                Baltimore County Dept R&P
http://www.co.ba.md.us/Agencies/recreation/countyparks/oregonridgelodge/index.html
410 887-1818
13401 Beaver Dam Road
Cockeysville MD   21030
Notes 1000 acres, lodge, beach, nature center 1036 acres   Last Update 8 /2 /2006

Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm        National Park Service     NPS