Cecil County Parks
Elk Neck State Park
4395 Turkey Point Rd.
North East, Md. 21901
410-287-5333
Elk Neck State Park presents a great variety of topography, from sandy beaches and marshlands to heavily wooded bluffs rising above the Northeast River. Camping and boating are major recreational activities.
Size:
2,188 acres
Directions:
In Cecil County, 9 miles south of North East, on MD Route 272.
Features include:
- Boat launching
- Flatwater canoeing
- Boat rentals
- Cabins
- Campsites
- Electric/sewer/water hookups
- Dumping stations
- Pet Loop
- Food/drinks
- Camp store
- Fishing
- Historical interest
- Hunting
- Visitors center
- Campfire programs
- Picnicking
- Shelter
- Swimming
- Hiking trails
- Cross country skiing
Fair Hill Nature Center
376 Fair Hill Dr.
Elkton, Md. 21921
410-398-1246
Fair Hill is used for special events, and is the site of the Fair Hill Training Center (equestrian training) as well as the turf course where the Cecil County Breeders' Fair Inc. holds its Memorial Day and Fall Horse Races. The Fair Hill Environmental Foundation is also located here.
Size:
5,613 acres
Directions:
In Cecil County, Exit 100 off I-95 North toward Rising Sun on Route 272 North. Take a right onto Route 273 and follow to the intersection of Route 273 and 213. Proceed through stoplight to Fair Hill.
Features include:
- Food/drinks
- Fishing
- Historical interest
- Hunting
- Picnicking
- Bicycle trails
- Hiking trails
- Horseback 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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