Janes Island Water Trails
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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
Janes Island State Park Trail System features seven water trails, all of which begin and end at the Janes Island State Park Marina and boat launch. The trails provide a wide variety of paddling experiences so there are options for all levels of expertise. Trail maps/guides are available from the MD DNR website for $3 and include information on trails, park amenities, camping, boating safety and regulations, and natural resources in the area. The trails range in length from 1.25 to 12.5 miles and include routes along the open waters of Tangier Sound, the Big and Little Annemessex Rivers as well as various creeks and marsh routes.
Recent Reviews
Janes Island Water Trails
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!
This version sounds natural, sincere, and professional while highlighting the staff, safety, cleanliness, and overall experience.
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!
This version sounds natural, sincere, and professional while highlighting the staff, safety, cleanliness, and overall experience.
Metin Onur Şahud
1782072967
5
5
Janes Island Water Trails
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.
Brad Miller
1775475235
5
5
Janes Island Water Trails
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.
Paul Fitch
1777330151
5
5
Janes Island Water Trails
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