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

Metin Onur Şahud : 5 on 6/21/2026 8:16 pm

Janes Island State Park is one of the best campgrounds we have visited in East Coast. The campground is clean, safe, well-maintained, and surrounded by beautiful nature. You can tell that the staff and park rangers take great pride in keeping everything organized and welcoming.

A special thank you to the friendly team members at the reception desk and camp store. The young staff members were especially helpful, informative, and professional during check-in. They took the time to answer our questions and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived.

The park rangers are regularly present throughout the campground, which adds an extra sense of safety and comfort for families and campers. The facilities were tidy, and the overall atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing.

Like many waterfront campgrounds, there can be some flies and small mosquitoes at certain times of the day, but that is simply part of the natural environment and certainly did not take away from our experience.

Overall, Jane’s Island State Park is a wonderful destination for camping, kayaking, fishing, or simply enjoying nature. The excellent staff, clean facilities, and safe environment make it a place we would gladly visit again. Highly recommended!

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Happily Ever Hendersons : 5 on 8/1/2026 5:31 pm

We loved camping here. We were on our way home from a baseball tournament in North Carolina and, that morning, picked this place to stop and camp. It was affordable and the sites were pretty private, surrounded by wooded areas. The trees dropped the coolest pine cones. I'll be sure to be making seasonal crafts out of the garbage bag with I collected.
The fishing area is a canal right along some of the sites. We saw jelly fish! I noted that the park was hosting crab trapping classes with gear but we couldn't attend. The bathroom was neat and had adequate showers in right in the bathroom. The site pad was good sized, easily accessible for parking, crushed stone, flat, and had a post for a lantern and a picnic table.

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.