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Overview ofNorth Point State Park- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information : North Point State Park rests on the scenic Chesapeake Bay, rich in history and natural resources. From 1906-1947, it was the site of the Old Bay Shore Amusement Park. The trolley station and walkway are still intact.North Point State Park features historic interest from the War of 1812, now part of the Defenders' Trail. With its spectacular waterside location on the Chesapeake Bay, a portion of the park has been designated as a Wildlands Area. Visitors can view interpretive exhibits at the visitor center and enjoy outdoor dining at the picnic grove afterward. Multi-use trails used year-round give visitors an up close view of the varied wildlife and birdlife. Paddling the estuarine waters is also a favorite pastime.

Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (North Point State Park): Recreation features at North Point State Park consist of biking and hiking trails, cross-country skiing trails, fishing opportunities, flatwater paddling, historic interest, picnic area, and a visitor center.

Contact Information:
Address:North Point State Park, c/o Gunpowder Falls State Park, 2813 Jerusalem Road, P.O. Box 480 , Kingsvil
Phone No:410-592-2897

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  • Attractions Near North Point State Park

    Beaches

    The Shoals (89 miles)
    Cumberland National Seashore (128 miles)
    Island Beach State Park (133 miles)
    Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (155 miles)
    Ocean Beach (199 miles)

    Lakes

    Unicorn Lake (30 miles)
    Smithville Lake (47 miles)
    Lake Nockamixon (106 miles)
    Prompton Lake (174 miles)
    Lake Arthur (226 miles)

    Mountains

    Mount Pleasant (84 miles)
    Ice Mountain (109 miles)
    Turk Mountain (149 miles)
    Spruce Knob (171 miles)
    Blue Ridge Parkway (229 miles)

    National Parks

    Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge (63 miles)
    Harpers Ferry National Historic Park (70 miles)
    Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (107 miles)
    New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (117 miles)
    Shenandoah Valley National Park (119 miles)

    River

    Chesapeake and Delaware Canal (46 miles)
    White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River (50 miles)
    Indian River Bay (81 miles)
    Shenandoah River (86 miles)
    Great Egg Harbor Scenic and Recreational River (93 miles)

    State Parks

    White Clay Creek State Park (48 miles)
    Catocin State Park (59 miles)
    Brandywine Creek State Park (60 miles)
    Trap Pond State Park (69 miles)
    Cape Henlopen State Park (76 miles)
    For more Information about (North Point State Park) Kindly visit the official
    website:
    http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/central/northpoint.html

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