Contact: 301-872-5688
pointlookout.statepark@maryland.gov
St. Mary's County
21250 Camp Cosoma Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Mailing
St. Mary's River State Park
c/o Point Lookout State Park
11175 Point Lookout Road
Scotland, MD 20687
Hours:
Site 1 (Lake)
May through September
6:00 a.m. to sunset
October through April
7:00 a.m. to sunset
Site 2 (Wildlands)
Sunrise to sunset
Please note that the gate is automated and will accept credit or debit cards only, as well as the swipe card issued by the park.
Park Information
Situated at the northern end of the St. Mary's River watershed, St. Mary's River State Park is separated into two areas, Sites 1 and 2. The Site 1 area holds the 250-acre St. Mary's Lake. Located along Maryland Route 5, between Leonardtown and Great Mills, at the end of Camp Cosoma Road, the area has become a popular freshwater fishing spot. This area has been improved by a modern comfort station, picnic tables, playground, boat launch ramps and a large gravel parking lot. Leashed pets are allowed in the state park.
The day use service charge for Site 1 is credit-card only, $3/vehicle for Maryland residents. Out-of-state residents add $2. Charges are collected at the automated gate system at the entrance. Passholders (Maryland Passport, Golden Age and Universal Disability) may contact the park office at 301-872-5688 or by email (pointlookout.statepark@maryland.gov) to receive an additional swipe card that allows free entry through the automated gate system located at the Lake Area of the park.
Site 2 covers approximately 2,200 acres and is primarily undeveloped. It is a wildlands area and a managed hunting area. Parking is permitted in designated areas only. The park shows a wide range of habitats, from wooded acres and fields to swamps and small streams. With such a diversity, you can also find many different types of plant and animal species.
