Janes Island State Park
Crisfield, Maryland
Janes Island State Park is a campsite / RV park located in Crisfield.
With two distinct areas, Janes Island State Park has a developed mainland section with cabins and camping areas, and a portion accessible only by boat. The original island inhabitants were Native Americans of the Annemessex Nation. The park's Chesapeake Bay location provides water activity opportunities and the miles of isolated shorelines and marsh areas delight visitors who enjoy the peaceful solitude of natural areas. Janes Island State Park is nearly surrounded by the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its inlets. It has rental cabins, camping and miles of isolated shoreline and marsh areas.
History: Paleo Indians first settled this region approximately 13,000 years ago. At that time, sea levels were 350 feet lower than today and mammoths, mastodons, horses and bison roamed across Somerset County, Maryland. As the Tangier Sound was transformed from a freshwater river to an estuary rich in shellfish, prehistoric cultures occupied the landmass that would become Janes Island. Historic artifacts that can be found along the shoreline of Janes Island provide evidence of activities by primitive man, from hunting mammals to shucking oysters. In a sense, native people living on Janes Island were practicing a lifestyle very similar to the modern watermen surviving off the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay.
Janes Island is part of the Beach to Bay Indian Trail.
This trail recognizes travel patterns established by the American Indians and later followed by the first European settlers. For more information about the trail, contact Somerset County Tourism at 1-800-521-9189.
Janes Island State Park is a Chesapeake Bay Gateway, one of over 100 special places to experience the Chesapeake. Visit www.baygateways.net to find more Bay Gateways.
Nearby restaurants include The Crab Place, Lmen Seafood, Watermen's Inn, and Thebigcrab.
Crisfield, Maryland, 21817 USA
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Features:
Boat launch, canoe/kayak rental, cabins, camp fire programs, camp sites, camp store, dump station, fishing and crabbing, flat water canoeing and kayaking, historic interest, electric hook ups, hunting, picnicking, playground, shelters, swimming (accessible by boat only), visitor's center, conference center.
Camping - There are 104 campsites (49 sites w/electric hookups) and all have a picnic table and a fire ring. Sites can accommodate tent or vehicle campers. Effective July 23, 2007 pets will be permitted in the following designated pet campsites: 2,4,6,8 and 10 in B Loop; and 97,99,101,103 and 104 in C Loop. Five camper cabins are also available.
Cabins - Four modern log cabins, each with a maximum capacity of six persons, are available all year. Cabins must be reserved in advance.
Janes Island State Park offers accessible restrooms, 1 full-size cabin, 5 campsites, the Nature/Environmental Education Center, the fish cleaning table, and dock area.
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