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2013 Reservation/Transaction Fees:

In addition to the park facility use fee, there is a nightly reservation/transaction fee. Internet reservations, the per night fee is $4.56. Call Center, the per night fee is $4.61. Walk-In transactions at the park, the per night fee is $4.51. Reservation/Transaction Fees are Non-Refundable.


Cancellation Fee Policy Change-Effective May 1, 2013:

To better serve our Maryland Park Service customers, we are changing our cancellation policy to a reservation cancellation service charge of $6 per reservation; except for Assateague Island State Park, which will remain at $6 per night.


JANES ISLAND STATE PARK, MD

Status: Open year round.   Season Dates
Max reservation window: Wed Jun 18 2014   Later Dates

Description

Whether you are looking for a few hours of tranquil paddling, or a full-day expedition and overnight experience, you'll find it at Janes Island State Park. This park is surrounded by Chesapeake Bay waters and features rental cabins, pavilions, campsites and a conference center. More than 30 miles of water trails dissect a 2,900 acre Chesapeake Bay salt marsh island, a natural paradise with few signs of civilization. Limitless vistas over shallow bays, marshes and low vegetation impart a sense of space and solitude. Most of the waterways are protected from wind and current, providing ideal conditions for the novice as well as the experienced paddler. Janes Island offers a tranquil paradise. Anglers enjoy easy access to the Bay and fish for striped bass, spot, croaker, flounder and bluefish. A family favorite at Janes Island is crabbing-- where you quickly learn why Maryland is for Crabs!!

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Bait
  • Baseball/Softball Fld
  • Biking
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boating
  • Campstore
  • Canoeing
  • Comfort Station
  • Convenience Store
  • Crabbing
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Rings
  • Firewood Sales
  • Fish Cleaning Station
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trail
  • Hot Showers
  • Ice Sales
  • Information Center
  • Interpretive Walks, Self
  • Kayaking
  • Park Headquarters
  • Parking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Potable Water
  • Powerboating
  • Ranger Station
  • Recreation Programs
  • Rent Boats
  • Rent Canoes/Kayaks
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Swimming - Sound
  • Water Drinking
  • Water Skiing
  • Water Trails
Greater Than 1 Mile
  • Airport
Alerts and Important Information
ALCOHOL POLICY:

The consumption or possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage will be prohibited in all state park areas with the exception of interior areas of full-service cabins and motorhomes. Permits may be issued upon request by the Park Manager for special events operating under a use agreement.

Alcohol permits will only be issued through a reservation for a designated shelter, or other approved facility. A $35 fee will be charged for each alcohol permit. Permits may be revoked for cause by Park Manager, their designee or a Natural Resources Police Officer.

Internet shelter reservations requiring an alcohol permit will need to contact the Call Center at 1-888-432-2267, Mon-Fri, 8 am - 8 pm to make your reservation.

For additional alcohol policy information, visit our web site at:
http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/alcoholfaq.asp

Notes

PET POLICY:

  • Pets allowed in day-use area, on trails and on island.
  • Pets allowed in marina area to board vessels.
  • Pets allowed at sites 1 through 13 and sites 23 through 40 in campground Loop B and in adjacent pet walking area.
  • Pets allowed in campground Loop A and parking lot.
  • Pets prohibited in Full Service Cabins, Camper Cabins and in the cabin area of the park. No Pets in campground Loop C.

    • Additional Pet Policy Information can be found at:
    http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pets.asp

    YOUTH GROUP CAMPING:
    Youth Group Camping is available within C-Loop, Sites 94,96,98,100,102. Contact the Park Office at 410-968-1565 for reservation. Youth Group Pass will be honored.

    Additional Youth Group Camping Information can be found at:
    http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/youthgroup.asp

    Getting There:

    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    38.01639, -75.8575
    38°0'59"N, 75°51'27"W

    Take US 13 S to MD Route 413. Take 413 south for about 12 miles, take a right onto Plantation Road, then continue one mile to park entrance.

    Contact Information:

    Mailing Address:

    JANES ISLAND STATE PARK
    26280 ALFRED LAWSON DRIVE
    CRISFIELD MD 21817

    Phone Number:

    Information: (410)968-1565