Contact: 301-872-5688​

St. Mary's County

St. Clements Island State Park
Mail Correspondence:
c/o Point Lookout State Park
11175 Point Lookout Rd.
Scotland, MD 20687

Accessible only by boat via St Clement's Island Museum water taxi:
38370 Point Breeze Rd.
Coltons Point, MD 20626

Hours: sunrise to sunset

Accessible only by boat.

Located in the Potomac River off the shore of Colton's Point in St. Mary's County, this 62 acre park contains a memorial cross dedicated to the memory of the first Marylanders. On March 25, 1634, the first English settlers under the Baltimore proprietorship sailed to St. Clement's Island on the Ark and the Dove. (A replica of the Maryland Dove can be seen at Historic St. Mary's City). Boat tours to historic St. Clement's Island are offered on a daily schedule, April - October. Call the St. Clement's Island Museum (301-769-2222) for more information and schedule of operation. Extenuating circumstances and adverse weather conditions will prevent the water taxi from operating. The 20 passenger vessel, “The Water Taxi II”, is fully insured and is a U.S. Coast Guard certified tour boat. The park includes a hiking trail and picnicking at a pavilion, which is available on a first-come/first-serve basis. Fishing and hunting are also enjoyed here. St. Clements Island State Park is equipped with a portojohn and has no accessible amenities. For available accessible amenities in Maryland State Forests and Parks, visit the Accessibility For All section of this website.

St. Clement’s Island Museum

This St. Mary's County owned and operated museum has wonderful exhibits relating to St. Clement's Island as well as local waterman history. Call the museum for hours of operation and information about current admission fees: 301-769-2222.