Chapman State Park (Maryland)

Chapman State Park is a public recreation and historic preservation area bordering the Potomac River in Charles County, Maryland.[3] The state park preserves the mansion and grounds of Mount Aventine, the historic home of the Chapman family, who had significant ties to many of the Founding Fathers. The park's diverse, heavily wooded biosphere is home to many rare and disjunct plant and animal species. Several of the park's trees have been nominated for state and national big tree champion status.[4] Recreational features include fishing, hunting, and several miles of hiking trails.[3]

For the Pennsylvania state park with the same name, see Chapman State Park.
Chapman State Park
Mount Aventine
Location in Maryland
LocationCharles County, Maryland, United States
Nearest townIndian Head, Maryland
Coordinates38°37′17″N 77°07′09″W[1]
Area829 acres (335 ha)[2]
Elevation3 ft (0.91 m)[1]
DesignationMaryland state park
Established1998
AdministratorMaryland Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteChapman State Park

References
  1. "Chapman Landing". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "DNR Lands Acreage" (PDF). Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
  3. "Chapman State Park". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
  4. Simmons, Roderick H. (October 2009). "A Survey of Rare Natural Heritage Resources Along Three Trails at Chapman State Park, Charles County, Maryland" (PDF). Friends of Chapman State Park. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
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