Calvert County Parks
Calvert Cliffs State Park
c/o Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary
11704 Fenno Rd.
Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772
301-888-1410
This day use park gets its name from the mighty cliffs looming over the Chesapeake Bay. The cliffs contain fossils from the Miocene period, 15 million years ago. A hiking trail leads to the beach.
Size:
1,313 acres
Directions:
In Calvert County, 14 miles south of Prince Frederick on MD Routes 2/4.
Features include:
- Fishing
- Historic interest
- Hunting
- Picnicking
- Shelters
- Hiking trails
This information is provided by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. For specific information regarding fees, pets, camping, cabins, special events or programs, such as Junior Rangers, Outdoor Adventures, Outdoor Discovery Camps, the Drug-free Trail or the Maryland Conservation Corps, contact the individual parks or the Department of Natural Resources' State Forest and Park Service headquarters in Annapolis at (410) 974-3771. For camping availability, call (410) 461-0052. In the event of an emergency, call (410) 461-0050. To report suspicious activities, call Park Watch at 1-800-825-PARK.
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