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Point Lookout State Park is a peaceful Maryland state park located at the southern tip of a peninsula separating the Potomac River from the Chesapeake Bay, preserving the site of a former Civil War-era prisoner camp. The park is the southernmost point of Maryland's western shoreline, which has been occupied by Europeans since its exploration in 1608 by Captain John Smith. Visitors can fish at the park's historic fishing pier or swim along its public swimming beach during the summer months, with lifeguards staffed on duty at peak times. A children's playground is also available at the beach, along with day-use picnic sites and barbecue grills. Other park attractions include the 1830 Point Lookout Light and the Civil War Museum and Marshland Nature Center, which preserves Civil War-era historical remains.
Point Lookout State Park, 11175 Point Lookout Rd, Scotland, MD 20687, Phone: 301-872-5688
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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