Martinak State Park

Upper Choptank River Public Landing

The public landing on Watts Creek in Martinak State Park is one of the finest, most popular, and heavily used on the Choptank.  Camping, picnicking, and other facilities at the state park make it an excellent start or destination for daytime or overnight adventures.

County

Caroline

River Entry

Paved ramp, dock

Parking

Ample, paved

Approach

Paved state park road

Facilities

Camping, picnicking, restrooms, drinking water, vending machines, pay phone

Fees

Camping fees

Attractions

Martinak State Park ranger station, park programs; 1/2 mile to groceries, gas, pharmacy, ATM

Historic Sites Within 5 Miles of Martinak Park

Historic Site

Miles
Upriver

Miles
Downriver

Passapae Landing

4.8

 

Sangston’s Landing

4.3

 

Brigantine Landing

4.1

 

Melville’s Warehouse

3.7

 

Barwick’s Ferry

3.7

 

Hardcastle Mill Landing

3.7

 

Adams Landing

3.1

 

Denton Ferry and Bridges

1.9

 

Pig Point

1.9

 

Old Harford Town - W. Denton

1.9

 

Vesper Shipwreck

1.7

 

Martinak Park

0.0

0.0

Pungy Shipwreck

 

0.0

Pealiquor Landing

 

0.2

Lyford Landing

 

1.1

Potter’s Landing

 

2.5

Keens Landing

 

2.7

Two Johns

 

2.8

Downes Landing

 

3.7

Todd Wharf

 

4.1

Gilpin Point

 

4.8

Price’s Landing

 

4.8

River Sections

Other Access Points
on the Upper
Choptank River

Access Map

Public Landings Comparison Chart

Permits, Fees & Regulations