Pocomoke River State Park

Pocomoke River State Park is a public recreation area lying on both banks of the Pocomoke River between Snow Hill and Pocomoke City in Worcester County, Maryland. The state park comprises two areas within Pocomoke State Forest: Shad Landing on the south bank of the river and Milburn Landing on the north bank.[4]

Pocomoke River State Park
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)[1]
Kayakers at Pocomoke River State Park, 2019
Location in Maryland
LocationWorcester County, Maryland, United States
Nearest cityPocomoke City, Maryland
Coordinates38°07′55″N 75°26′25″W[2]
Area916 acres (371 ha)[3]
Elevation7 ft (2.1 m)[2]
DesignationMaryland state park
Established1939
AdministratorMaryland Department of Natural Resources
WebsitePocomoke River State Park

History

The Civilian Conservation Corps developed recreational facilities in the forest in the 1930s.[5] The state assumed control of Shad Landing and Milburn Landing through a license agreement with the federal government in 1939, before taking full possession of the forest lands in 1955.[6]

Ecology

The park's combination of freshwater swamp and upland, as well as its location between northern and southern physiographic regions, allows for a great diversity of plant and animal life. Notable plant species include flowering dogwood and mountain laurel in the spring, bald cypress, tupelo, yellow pond lily, and loblolly pine. Animals observed include northern river otters, muskrat, prothonotary warblers, pileated woodpeckers, bald eagles, northern water snakes, and broad-headed skinks as well as over 50 species of fish, including largemouth bass and chain pickerel.

Activities and amenities

The park offers fishing, camping, cabins, boat launch, canoeing, hiking and biking trails, picnic areas and pavilions, and playgrounds. The Shad Landing area also has a marina, camp store, swimming pool, and nature center with representatives of native animal species.[4]

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References
  1. "Pocomoke River State Park". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  2. "Pocomoke River State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  3. "DNR Lands Acreage" (PDF). Maryland Department of Natural Resources. p. 9. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  4. "Pocomoke River State Park". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
  5. "The Civilian Conservation Corps Part II: A Maryland Perspective". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
  6. "Pocomoke River State Park Land Unit Plan" (PDF). Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
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