Martinak State Park is a public recreation area located on the
Choptank River
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and
Watts Creek
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, immediately south of
Denton in
Caroline County,
Maryland
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. The park bears the name of George Martinak, who deeded his land to the state in 1961.
[ The park opened in 1964.][ Site improvements including the addition of campsites, roads, and park office took place from 1964 to 1974.][ The park features boating access, fishing, campsites and cabins, hiking trails, a nature center, and painted rocks.][
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References
External links
Martinak State Park
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Martinak State Park Map
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
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State parks of Maryland
Parks in Caroline County, Maryland
Protected areas established in 1961