Janes Island State Park

26280 Alfred J Lawson Drive, Crisfield, MD 21817

Open Now 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Sunday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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The park contains two distinct areas. First is the developed mainland section with 104 campsites, 5 camper cabins (open May-October), 4 full-service cabins (open year-round), a conference center, heated bathhouses, a boat ramp, and a small marina, camp store, and more. The second is the island itself, over 2,900 acres of salt marsh abundant with wildlife, miles of isolated shoreline with beach along the western coast, over 30 miles of marked water trails, and limited primitive campsites. Kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and bikes can be rented from the camp store for exploring the park. Local outfitters will also deliver to the ramp.

Fish or crab from the bulkhead that borders the Daugherty Creek Canal, separating the developed mainland section from the uninhabited island.

Water access to Daugherty Creek Canal/Annemessex Canal. Parking area, restrooms, and pier available. Floating dock for launching kayaks & canoes. Usage fee: $7 in-state; $9 out-of-state. The fee can be paid via an honor box envelope located next to the ramp or at the park store during the season. No charge for kayaks and canoes to use the floating dock. Managed by Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

Recent Reviews

Brad Miller : 5 on 4/6/2026 11:33 am

Camped here the first weekend in April 2026. It was a great experience! Almost no mosquitoes or flies this time of year! We did find a few ticks, so be aware. The water was warm enough for kayaking. The camp site was freshly groomed and the bathrooms were always clean. Highly recommend! The only downside was that it was still a bit in the off season in early April, so some local things in town were still closed.

Paul Fitch : 5 on 4/27/2026 10:49 pm

Quiet, beautiful sunsets, great for canoeing across the marshes to remote beaches on the Chesapeake Bay. The rangers and other staff there were friendly and helpful. Good walks also available. Be prepared for mosquitoes, and watch out for poison ivy.

Nicole Pitti : 5 on 10/19/2025 7:33 pm

I stayed for two nights with a party of 3 in a 4 person tent at site 43 in A loop (no electric). It was on top of a water spicket which was convenient and the bathroom was close. It was, however, too close to the busy parking lot and camp store for my liking but that also meant proximity to the waterway. The camp was strict about staying on the camp pad which I think would be tough to fit three tents on with two cars at most of the sites. I had a pretty curt conversation with an older gentleman on the phone about using trees near a neighboring unoccupied camp site to hammock at, which wasn't very hospitable. Other than that my stay was great. The temperature controlled bathroom was clean and the showers were large and handicap accessible. People did comment the shower water took a while to heat up. There is a lookout tower overlooking the water and tons of beautiful walking paths located nearby. I was surprised the camp store was still doing kayak rentals so late into the fall season (October 18th). The firewood at the store was reasonably priced and burned great. Fair warning about the bugs. It wasn't too bad in late fall but still bring bug spray. Beautiful spot.