Worcester County Parks
Assateague State Park
7307 Stephen Decatur Hwy.
Berlin, Md. 21811
410-641-2120
Maryland's only ocean park has 2 miles of Atlantic Ocean frontage plus marshes and forests on Sinepuxent Bay. Assateague was selected by National Geographic Traveler in 1994 as one of the 50 best state parks in the country.
Size:
756 acres
Directions:
In Worcester County, 6 miles south of Ocean City Inlet, accessible by Route 50 via MD Route 611.
Features include:
- Boat launching and rentals
- Campsites
- Dumping stations
- Fishing
- Campfire programs
- Picnicking
- Shelters
- Swimming
- Bicycle trails
Pocomoke State Forest
c/o Pocomoke River State Park
3461 Worcester Hwy.
Snow Hill, Md. 21863
410-632-2566
The forest is famous for its stand of loblolly pine trees. Cypress swamps border the Pocomoke River and the nearby waters provide good fishing. Two areas in the forest, including the swamp, are designated Wildlands Areas.
Size:
13,276 acres
Directions:
In Worcester County, between Shore Hill and Pocomoke City.
Features include:
- Flatwater canoeing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Bicycling trails
- Hiking trails
- Horseback trails
- Cross country skiing
Pocomoke River State Park
Milburn Landing
(370 acres. In Worcester County, about 8 miles west of Snow Hill via Md. Route 12) is located in Pocomoke State Forest on the Pocomoke River. The surrounding creeks, tributaries and marshlands are inviting for many outdoor activities.
Shad Landing
(544 acres. In Worcester County, 4 miles southwest of Snow Hill, off Md. Route 113) is a river park in Pocomoke State Forest. A large swimming pool is a popular park feature.
Features include:
- Boat launch
- Flatwater canoeing
- Boat rentals
- Campsites
- Electric/sewer/water hookups
- Dumping station
- Pet Loop
- Food/drinks
- Camp store
- Fishing
- Visitors Center
- Picnicking
- Shelter
- Swimming
- Bicycling trails
- 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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