MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MARYLAND PARK SERVICE

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Sassafras NRMA State Park Information

Location:
Kent County

Knock’s Folly Visitors Center
13761 Turners Creek Road
Kennedyville, MD 21645

Contact:
​410-820-1668​

Driving Directions:
​Sassafras NRMA is located near Kennedyville, Maryland in Kent County on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

From the North: Travel south on Rt. 301. Turn right on Rt. 313 toward Galena. In Galena, turn left on Rt. 213 and travel for approximately 2 miles and turn right on Rt. 298. Travel approximately one mile and turn on Turner's Creek Road. Go approximately one mile to Sassafras, Knock's Folly and Turner's Creek County Park.

From the South: Travel north from Chestertown on Rt. 213. When you reach Kennedyville, turn left on Kennedyville Road. Cross Rt. 298 and go approximately one mile to Sassafras, Knock's Folly and Turner's Creek County Park.

Hours of Operation:
​Sunrise to sunset

Certain activities are permitted outside of the regular park hours (e.g. fishing, boat launch, hunting where permitted). Please check with the park before your visit if you plan to engage in an activity which requires you to be in the park before or after the posted hours.​

Hunting Policy:
  • General hunting permitted in 1,000 acre designated hunting area with daily sign-in required
  • Migratory goose and waterfowl hunting by lottery - Managed Hunt Permit required
  • Hunt from Vehicle provisions for disabled hunters
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Pet Policy:
Pets are allowed in Sassafras NRMA.