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Preserved in 1998 by the State of Maryland's Program Open Space (POS), Chapman State Park stretches from the Potomac River to Mattawoman Creek, in western Charles County. The park is a dramatic reminder of the great woodlands that once cradled the Potomac tidewater region.
- Park Info - Maryland Department of Natural Resources
At all other times, parking is available at the entrance....
- Park Info - Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Chapman State Park is a public recreation and historic preservation area bordering the Potomac River in Charles County, Maryland. The state park preserves the mansion and grounds of Mount Aventine, the historic home of the Chapman family, who had significant ties to many of the Founding Fathers.
At all other times, parking is available at the entrance. Visitors may enter through the walk-in gate, located left of the main gate. Certain activities are permitted outside of the regular park hours (e.g. fishing, boat launch, hunting where permitted).
Nov 11, 2018 · A former plantation, Chapman State Park borders the Potomac River and played a pivotal role in Maryland history. Lots of trails and rare trees. Definitely worth the drive!
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Local Phone: 301-743-7613. US Toll Free: 888-432-2267. Mature forests, rare plants and bald eagles abound in the dramatic woodlands that stretches from the Potomac River to Mattawoman Creek.
- 3452 Ferry Pl, Indian Head, 20640, MD
- (301) 743-7613
Preserved in 1998 by the State of Maryland’s Program Open Space (POS), Chapman State Park stretches from the Potomac River to Mattawoman Creek, in western Charles County. The park is a dramatic reminder of the great woodlands that once cradled the Potomac tidewater region.
The habitats of Chapman State Park vary from flooded wetlands to cactus-studded dry sands, illustrating the variety of the coastal plain’s natural heritage. Significant biodiversity thrives here, with over three dozen state-rare species of oaks, a globally rare snail, wetland animals, native cactus, bald eagles and much more.
