Janes Island State Park is nearly surrounded by the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its inlets. It has rental cabins, camping, miles of isolated shoreline and marsh areas, and features 30 miles of marked canoe and kayak water trails. Native Americans once inhabited the area around this park, which has hardwood and pine forests on the Choptank River and Watts Creek. Modern campsites are available. A concrete ramp leads to access to the Choptank River and opportunities for fishing, water skiing or recreational boating.
Canoes are available for rent.
Trails for hiking in summer and cross-country skiing in winter lead through typical Western Maryland forest lands. This Chesapeake Bay, waterfront, day use park is rich in history and natural resources. A portion of the park has been designated as a state Wildlands Area. In Baltimore, Howard, Carroll and Anne Arundel Counties. The park sprawls along the Patapsco River, and offers woods and streams for all kinds of recreation.