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Point Lookout State Park
DiscoverPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsUnited StatesMarylandSt. Mary'S County
Point Lookout State Park
Highlight • Historical Site
Point Lookout State Park
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Jamie S.
January 28, 2024
Road cycling
Point Lookout State Park is over 1,000 acres at the southern tip of St. Mary's County, Maryland. The park encompass beaches, marshes, and forests, attracting outdoor enthusiasts with opportunities for hiking, biking, bird watching, fishing, and picnicking. In addition to these natural resources, the park also preserves a rich history. During the Civil War the park was home to a Union military prison and the park features a visitor center and museum detailing this Civil War history, and natural history.
mtm05005
July 11, 2025
Hiking
Point Lookout State Park is an over 1,000 acre park at the southernmost tip of a peninsula formed by the confluence of Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River. The park has picnic areas, overnight camping, and several Civil War historical remains.
This is also the southern terminus of the Potomac Heritage Trail.
This is also the southern terminus of the Potomac Heritage Trail.
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