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Overview ofJanes Island State Park- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information : Janes Island State ParkLocated in southeastern Maryland along the shores of Tangier Sound and Big Annemessex River, Janes Island State Park is a 3,147-acre natural resource where canoeing, physical fitness, boating, camping, and crabbing entertain visitors. Miles of isolated shoreline and marsh areas are perfect for anglers and paddlesport enthusiasts. There are two distinct areas, a developed mainland and a remote portion accessible only by boat. The original island inhabitants were Native Americans of the Annemessex Nation. Janes Island State Park is a scenic area offering the visitor a choice ranging from a remote getaway to a thrilling paddling competition. Every year the park hosts The Delmarva Canoe and Kayak Circuit, a five race point series in which paddlers from novice to advanced can compete in any one of 22 classes and accumulate points to vie for the circuit championship in their class. Looking for a quieter escape? Janes Island boasts approximately 2,900 acres of marsh, beach and high land where paddlers can explore small waterways within the island. Most of the waterways are protected from wind and current providing ideal conditions for the novice as well as the experienced canoeist.

Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Janes Island State Park): Fishing, swimming, crabbing, canoeing, sea kayaking, competitive paddling, camping, cabin use, hiking, and a physical fitness trail entertain those who enjoy a tidal water adventure. Playground, visitor center and conference center are the more developed amenities.

Contact Information:
Address:Janes Island State Park, 26280 Alfred Lawson Drive , Crisfield, MD, 21817
Phone No:410-968-1565

Hotels Close to Janes Island State Park

  • Americas Best Value Inn (15 miles - starting at $69)
  • Days Inn Pocomoke City (17 miles - starting at $42)
  • Americas Best Value Inn (24 miles - starting at $89)
  • Knights Inn Glen Allen Va (24 miles - starting at $45)
  • His Fruitland Salisbury South (24 miles - starting at $72)
  • Country Inn And Stes Salisbury (29 miles - starting at $79)
  • Days Inn Salisbury (31 miles - starting at $42)
  • Hampton Inn Salisbury Md (31 miles - starting at $55)
  • Attractions Near Janes Island State Park

    Beaches

    The Shoals (54 miles)
    Island Beach State Park (161 miles)
    Outerbanks (190 miles)
    Cumberland National Seashore (192 miles)
    Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (222 miles)

    Lakes

    Smithville Lake (53 miles)
    Unicorn Lake (84 miles)
    Lake Nockamixon (171 miles)
    Lake Mattamuskeet (175 miles)
    Lake Phelps (211 miles)

    Mountains

    Mount Pleasant (65 miles)
    Turk Mountain (160 miles)
    Ice Mountain (168 miles)
    Spruce Knob (204 miles)
    Blue Ridge Parkway (225 miles)

    National Parks

    Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge (68 miles)
    Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (125 miles)
    Harpers Ferry National Historic Park (135 miles)
    Shenandoah Valley National Park (144 miles)
    New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (154 miles)

    River

    Indian River Bay (56 miles)
    Chesapeake and Delaware Canal (106 miles)
    Great Egg Harbor Scenic and Recreational River (112 miles)
    White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River (119 miles)
    Shenandoah River (136 miles)

    State Parks

    Point Lookout State Park (26 miles)
    Trap Pond State Park (40 miles)
    Delaware Seashore State Park (59 miles)
    Cape Henlopen State Park (66 miles)
    White Clay Creek State Park (116 miles)
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    http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/eastern/janesisland.html

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