Maryland

Maryland

Martinak State Park

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Established
1964
Acreage
107 · 107 acres on the Choptank River and Watts Creek; land deeded by George Martinak to the state in 1961; park opened 1964
Location
Caroline County, MD (immediately south of Denton)
Key features
Choptank River and Watts Creek waterfront; tidal hardwood forest; Native American Choptank artifacts; 60-site campground and cabins; nature trails
Activities
Camping, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, picnicking, boat launch, nature center visits
Notable
Land was donated to the state in 1961 by George Martinak, a retired government printer and WWI veteran who used the property as a private hunting/fishing camp from the 1920s

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Source: dnr.maryland.gov · 2026-05-14