$18 - $77 / night

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Martinak State Park Campground

22 Reviews

About

State Park

Welcome to Martinak State Park Campground, nestled near the charming town of Denton, MD. This spot is perfect for those looking to unwind and soak in some peace and quiet. The campground offers a mix of tent sites, RV spots, and cozy cabins, making it a great choice for all kinds of campers.

One of the standout features here is the spaciousness of the sites. Visitors have noted that the sites are large and level, providing plenty of room to spread out and relax. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking your RV, you'll find the setup easy and convenient. The cabins come equipped with amenities like air conditioning, which is a nice touch for those hot summer days.

The campground is well-maintained, with clean and modern bathhouses that include hot showers. There's also a large sink area near the bathhouse, which is handy for cleaning up after meals. For those who enjoy a good campfire, each site comes with a fire ring, and firewood is available on-site.

Families will appreciate the multiple playgrounds and the educational programs offered by the park rangers. Kids can learn about local wildlife through interactive visits with critters like turtles and snakes. The park also features flat, easy walking trails that are perfect for a leisurely stroll or a bike ride.

If you're into fishing or boating, you'll find plenty of opportunities nearby, although the boat ramp at Martinak is currently under construction. No worries, though—Tuckahoe State Park is just a short drive away and offers additional fishing spots and other activities.

For a bit of local flavor, take a trip into Denton. You can explore antique shops, pick your own blueberries at First Fruits Orchard, or visit local art museums. All in all, Martinak State Park Campground is a fantastic place to kick back, enjoy nature, and make some great memories.

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Location

Martinak State Park Campground is located in Maryland

Directions

Take MD Rt. 404 to Denton, Maryland. Turn west onto Deep Shore Road. Follow to the end. Turn left into park entrance.

Address

137 Deep Shore Rd
Denton, MD 21629

Coordinates

38.86042588463647 N
75.8364659889807 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Available
Verizon
Fair
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Fair

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins
Tent Cabin
Equestrian

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Water Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

$18 - $77

/ night

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General Info

Sharon L.

Ranger

Reviewed Feb. 19, 2024

Nice weekend campground

We go here when we want to just chill. It's a good place to do that. Site are nice and large and it's an enjoyable place to just go, burn wood and listen to nature. Fairly quiet when we were there!

Month of VisitOctober

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Jes

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 26, 2023

Beautiful park, already planning a return

This was our first visit to this park and we really loved it. We stayed in a tent site which included a fire ring and picnic table, and we had two tents and plenty of space for everything. While we were there, I believe all of the cabins were full and some other tent sites reserved, but the grounds were still very quiet and peaceful. The bathrooms and showers were modern and very clean and looked to be only a brief, flat walk from most of the sites/cabins in the loop. The loops were smaller than I expected, but that wasn't a bad thing. There is also a large sink on one side of the bathhouse which was nice for cleaning up after cooking. AT&T phone service was slow but available. While in the area, we also visited WorkHorse Farm for a tour, First Fruits Orchard for PYO blueberries, and Denton Station antique mall.

Month of VisitAugust

Mike L.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 27, 2023

Quiet & Relaxing

Quiet & relaxing weekend. The park is small and beautiful and clean. Sites are of decent size and the fire ring had a cooking grate. Very little traffic.

SiteA loop, #54

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Stefanie H.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2022

Quiet and Peaceful

We had a wonderful time at Martinak State Park. We rented a mini cabin and it had a full bed, two bunk beds and AC which was such a nice amenity. The site had a fire ring, grill and picnic table. We were right next to the bathhouse walkway. The bathhouse was very nice, clean and the showers had warm water. Due to the boat ramp being closed, there were not many places for fishing besides fishing off the back of the amphitheater. We drove to sister park, Tuckahoe State Park (15 min) and there was plenty of fishing locations. Cell signal was spotty, but perfect for a weekend away. Will stay again!

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Month of VisitAugust

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Laure D.

Legend

Reviewed Apr. 26, 2022

Hidden Gem

Small state park with few amenities but so quiet and peaceful for those needed weekends away! Sites are level and nice. Walking trails are level, flat, and some are paved. We stayed in the electric loop. Plenty of great playground sets and a beautiful amphitheater right in the park. We were there in the “off “ season so nothing was going on. Note that there is a rebuilding of the boat ramp area which is closed off during construction and the dump station is closed. You’ll have to dump your tanks at nearby Tuckahoe State Park, about 10 min drive away. Nearby is an aviary with was cool! The town of Denton is small but there were two art museums with local art for sale by high schoolers and locals and a textile or quilt center wit beautiful quilts and very friendly staff.

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Month of VisitMay

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Saskia H.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 17, 2021

Outstanding

Martinak was a beautiful surprise. Lots of woods, leveled sites, clean facilities, no rowdy crowds. We had a great time. The park is pet friendly. The ranger was very vigilant and friendly. We met new friends and even attended a concert at their pavilion 🥰

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Jean C.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 30, 2021

Small basic campground near a river

This is a small state park with two loops, one with and one without electric hookups. Sites have fire rings and picnic tables. There is a dump station available. Sites are level, in a loop around the bath house. There are also a few cabins available to rent. There's a small $1 surcharge for out of state campers.

For kids, there’s a simple swingset in the loop and a larger, newer playground. Firewood available.

Martinak and Tuckahoe are sister parks, about 20 minutes apart. Tuckahoe offers a number of additional activities, including disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, swimming, and boating(canoe/kayak rentals available). If you’re looking to learn and explore with your kids, there is an extensive junior ranger program.

August 1, 2021, the boat ramp will close for a year; that will likely diminish the appeal of this park for those who want to get out on the river for fishing or boating. When open, there is a network of river trails accessible from the park. There’s a boat launch in nearby West Denton or also at Tuckahoe and a few other nearby spots.

Denton is also your destination if you've forgotten anything.

Month of VisitMay

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Chris S.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 26, 2021

Nice quiet sites

Just off highway, nice wooded area, access to a good boat ramp.

Month of VisitJuly

Casey L.

Ranger

Reviewed Jun. 3, 2021

Great for kids

We loved Martinak State Park! It’s a small park, flat sites, clean updated bathhouse with hot showers. We stayed on the electric loop which was a perfect size for our kids to ride bikes around. Multiple playgrounds, cute trails (flat and not very long) that are good for kids, and lots of opportunities for fishing and boating. Also my kids loved the educational animal visits as the rangers would round on the camp sites with critters, a turtle and a snake, for the kids to learn about! It was really cool!

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Andrew M.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 25, 2020

A good small park and campground

We stayed one night in a small cabin. It was cosy and warm on a cold night for fall. The cabins are clean and tidy and the campground is well run. It’s small and the sites are quite close together. There is a good trail around the campground, not long because it’s a small park, but the views of and access to the river are lovely.

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David G.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 6, 2020

Nice for boaters and fishing

Nice sites, well separated. Campsites are not waterfront, but the park is with a boat ramp and several areas for fishing. A little bit of hiking available. If your visiting it’s close to Denton and Easton.

Laure D.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 27, 2020

Hidden Gem

Great little campground in Denton, MD. 2 loops each with about 35 sites. Loop B is electric. Loop A is not but they have 3 first come first serve sites with electric. This is on the Choptank River and there is a boat launch. You can crab there too, I believe. Sites were well spaced apart and good sizes. I did not use the Bath house but my hubby said the men’s room was nice enough. There was a little lending library at B loop. Each loop had a firewood shed to purchase logs. Checkin was easy, no contact, no need to even stop at office. There’s no camp store but there’s a Food lion, Walmart, Petco, liquor store, pub, gas, Dollar General and Dollar Tree all just a couple miles away. You pass them to get to campground. This place is very wooded and shady so no night sky viewing but in humidity of summer, shade is what you want. There was a playground and nature center. Great walking, biking area with several paved trails. Walk out to the point of the boat ramp area for great views.

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Laura M.

Scout

Reviewed May. 31, 2020

Water sports

Campsites and bathrooms are clean. Beautiful waterfront great for kayaking and water sports. No real hiking trails. Overall small quiet campground.

Sean M.

Legend

Reviewed Apr. 22, 2020

Great Small State Park

This cozy park is a great eastern shore retreat. The campground is clean and well kept. Bathhouses are very nice and well maintained. Staff is friendly and helpful. They also have cabins available. The river access for boating and fishing is great. The nature center is also worth a look, especially with kids.

Jen V.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 16, 2019

Pretty park, but noisy and dated

Site Details: We stayed on site#19 in Loop B(the electric loop). Our site was large, very level, and surrounded by pine and hardwood trees. All sites in this loop were fairly spread out, with ample tree separation between each one. I don’t think there was a bad site in the loop.

Facilities/Overall Park: The loop had a wonderful, heated bath house which was centrally located and a very short walk from our site. It looked to be recently built(or renovated), and was impeccably clean with very nice-looking showers(which we didn’t use this time). However, there were only 3 stalls and 2 showers, so I imagine the lines could get pretty long during peak season. There was also a nice outdoor dishwashing sink on the exterior of the bath house.

The park itself is rather small, but very pretty and(mostly) peaceful. It’s set on the Choptank River and Watts Creek, with a great amphitheatre and walking trails with beautiful water views. There is also a nature center(which was closed for the season), as well as several pavilions and playgrounds scattered throughout the park. The pavilions were in definite need of a facelift, and the playgrounds were older but decent.

While the park was very quiet and enjoyable during the day, unfortunately I couldn’t say the same for nighttime and early morning. The first night, we were awoken several times by the very loud firehouse siren from the neighboring town of Denton. It sounded like one of those older air raid-type sirens, with a really loud, jarring windup. My husband looked it up the next day, and discovered that Denton does in fact use that old fashioned alarm system to signal any type of emergency. In addition, we heard very loud gunshots from nearby goose hunters right at sunrise. So, you may luck out if you camp outside of hunting season and there are no overnight emergencies during your stay.:)

Martinak is a sister park to the larger Tuckahoe State Park(about 10-15 minutes down the road), and the two parks share and co-host many events between both facilities, mostly during peak season. Upon check-in, the(extremely friendly) rangers handed us a map and calendar of events for both parks.

Surrounding Area/Attractions: The small town of Denton is about 5 minutes outside the park, with a Walmart, a few chain and standalone restaurants, plenty of gas stations, and most modern conveniences. St. Michael’s, a very quaint and popular tourist destination, is about 45 minutes away.

Overall, while this a very pretty park with nicely wooded and spaced-out sites, we prefer the neighboring Tuckahoe SP for its slightly better trails, nicer day-use area with newer playground, and(most importantly) lack of midnight sirens.

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Chris O.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2019

Very nice state park

Very clean . Great amenities! On the water. You can rent canoes . Sites do not have sewer but does have dump. Great park that offers alot!

Rhonda S.

Guide

Reviewed May. 3, 2019

Quiet and beautiful

Easy to navigate through with a trailer. Nice trails and playground. Bathrooms were like brand new. Water and electric on our loop.

Month of VisitMay

Craig Z.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 23, 2018

State campground, tent loop and elec. loop on the Choptank River

What I like about Martinak St. Park is that the Electric loop (B) has all of the sites on the outside of the drive loop so you are not looking across the road at other campers. The refurbished bath house (in the spring of 2018) is located in the center of the loop along with a small playground. Sites are 30 amp only (no sewer, no water at each site). Water stations are located around the drive loop. Most sites are shady. Limited sites to fit rigs in excess of 40 ft., so check the reservation system first.

The park is located on the Choptank River with boat ramp access, a nature center and pavilion overlooking Watts Creek which is great for canoeing and kayaking.

Close to town and grocery/shopping and other amenities..

Renee H.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 10, 2018

peace and quiet

love the trails

Ricky R.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2016

Great camping!!

We had a great time camping. Plenty of room for our 22' camper

Sam D.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2016

Great Fishing

Though I live in Texas now, Maryland will always be home for me. Whenever I get the chance to head back, I almost make sure to check out some of the local fishing spots.

This is a great place to catch some good action fish. I've always had some success whenever I've been here. It's a fun place to spend a night or two and relax.

Bill F.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 1, 2016

Great for kids and kayaks.

We had a great time with our 3 little ones. They have lots of easily walked trails. Bath houses are kept clean. They have quite a few playgrounds throughout the park, which was a major plus for us. The store was not open during our visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Martinak State Park Campground?

Camping at Martinak State Park Campground can cost between $18.49 and $76.75 depending on the site.

Does Martinak State Park Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Martinak State Park Campground has water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Martinak State Park Campground?

Martinak State Park Campground allows vehicles up to 35 feet.

Are fires allowed at Martinak State Park Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Martinak State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Martinak State Park Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Martinak State Park Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Martinak State Park Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is fair, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is fair.