Martinak State Park

Martinak State Park
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Location	Denton, Maryland, United States
Coordinates	38°51′45″N75°50′23″W / 38.86250°N 75.83972°W / 38.86250; -75.83972
Area	105 acres (42 ha) [1]
Elevation	20 ft (6.1 m)
Established	1961
Administered by	Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Designation	Maryland state park
Named for	Land donor George Martinak
Website	Official website

Martinak State Park is a public recreation area located on the Choptank River and Watts Creek, immediately south of Denton in Caroline County, Maryland. The park bears the name of George Martinak, who deeded his land to the state in 1961. ^[2] The park opened in 1964. ^[3] Site improvements including the addition of campsites, roads, and park office took place from 1964 to 1974. ^[4] The park features boating access, fishing, campsites and cabins, hiking trails, a nature center, and painted rocks. ^[2]

References

1. "DNR Lands Acreage Report" (PDF). Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
2. "Martinak State Park". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
3. "Maryland State Park History". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
4. Historical Summary of Capital Improvements Authorized by General Assembly 1964 through 1978 (Report). State of Maryland Department of State Planning. 1978. p. 46. Retrieved November 5, 2017.

External links

• Martinak State Park Maryland Department of Natural Resources
• Martinak State Park Map Maryland Department of Natural Resources