Calvert Cliffs State Park is a public reserve and recreation area in Lusby that protects and preserves the Calvert Cliffs, where more than 600 species of fossils from the Miocene era have been found. Extending for 24 miles along the eastern flank of the Calvert Peninsula, the cliffs form part of a rugged shoreline that was once submerged beneath a shallow sea and is now a treasure chest of prehistoric gems such as ancient sharks’ teeth and oyster shells. The massive cliffs after which the park is named were formed over 20 million years ago and today reveal the remains of prehistoric species, including enormous rays, seabirds, whales, and sharks. The day-use park has a lovely sandy beach, a recycled tire playground, freshwater, and tidal marshlands and over 13 miles of hiking trails and offers recreational activities such as fishing, swimming, and beachcombing.

10540 HG Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657, Phone: 443-975-4360

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