Tuckahoe State Park, a Maryland State Park located near Camden Wyoming, Chestertown and Dover

TUCKAHOE STATE PARK

TUCKAHOE STATE PARK
13070 Crouse Mill Road
Queen Anne, Maryland 21657

Phone: 410-820-1668
Reservations: 888-432-2267

Tuckahoe Creek, a quiet country stream bordered for most of its length by wooded marshlands, runs through the length of the park. A 60-acre lake offers boating and fishing. The park offers 20 miles of scenic hiking, biking and equestrian trails, flat water canoeing, hunting, picnicking, as well as a recycled tire playground for children. The park offers activities and special events on a seasonal basis. Activities include day camps, Scales & Tales Program, and canoe trips.

FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW

Day-UseFishingyes

Huntingyes

Hiking Trailyes

Swimming Beachyes

Bike Trailsyes

Bridle Trailsyes

BoatingLaunch Rampsyes

CampingPrimitiveyes

Electric Sitesyes

WinterActivitiesyes

AccommodationsGolf Courseyes

Cabins

Four camper cabins are available for rent through the statewide reservation system. Each cabin sleeps four and is equipped with ceiling fan, electricity, air conditioning, grill, fire ring and table.

Camping

The park offers a family camping area with 51 sites, 33 with electric hookups, and a central bathhouse. The park also offers a youth group camping area with four sites, each site accommodating up to 30 people. A central bathhouse with showers and toilet facilities are available. Pets are allowed in the campground but must remain on a leash at all times.

Boating

The park has a 60-acre lake with fishing and boating opportunities on 20 acres of open water. The remaining acres are flooded woodland. A launch ramp is available for boaters. Gasoline motor use is prohibited. Canoeing at Tuckahoe is a popular activity on both the lake and the creek because of the park's abundant wildlife. It is common for visitors to enjoy watching bald eagles, ospreys and great blue herons. Beavers and muskrats have surprised visitors by swimming past their canoes. Tuckahoe is full of pockets of secluded beauty, some only accessible by canoe. Canoes, kayaks and paddle boats can be rented for use on the lake above the dam for a daily fee (April- October). Check with park personnel for current fees for canoe rentals and park guided trips.

Fishing

Enjoy fishing in two freshwater lakes, teeming with largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie. A Maryland non-tidal license is required.

Location

Tuckahoe State Park is located near Camden Wyoming, Chestertown and Dover

Nearby Parks

Tuckahoe State Park Dam

Martinak State Park

Wye Oak State Park

Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge

Remington Farms National Wildlife Preserve

Picnicking

The park has two picnic areas, each offering shaded sites with picnic tables, charcoal grills and playground equipment. The Lake and Cherry Lane Area Pavilions, with a capacity of 80 persons, can be rented through the statewide reservation system.

Trails

Tuckahoe State Park boasts excellent hiking, biking and equestrian opportunities. Trails that wander through the park include the Tuckahoe Valley Trail, a self-guided Natural Trail, the Physical Fitness Trail and the Lake Trail. I

Birding

The park offers diverse birding opportunities with over 180 species recorded. It features a variety of habitats including forests, meadows and wetlands which attract different types of birds. Birdwatchers can spot waterfowl, songbirds, raptors and more throughout the year. The park's lake is particularly popular for spotting migratory waterfowl in winter months while spring brings warblers to its woodlands.

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Area Campgrounds

Holiday Park Campground Inc
Drapers Mill Road
Greensboro, MD
410-482-6797

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Directions

Tuckahoe State Park is located approximately 35 miles east of the Bay Bridge, just off MD Rt. 404, on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Travel east on Rt. 50/301 across the Bay Bridge. Rt. 50/301 splits, bear to the right on Rt. 50. Make a left at the intersection of Rt. 50 and Rt. 404. Go approximately 8 miles until you come to the intersection of Rt. 404 and Rt. 480. Make a left on Rt. 480. To your immediate left take Eveland Road. Once on Eveland Road follow directional signs to area of choice.