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Calvert Cliffs State Park is situated in southern Maryland and overlooks the Chesapeake Bay. The state park is best known for its towering cliffs that have fossils hidden within them. Its beach also features numerous shark teeth from prehistoric species such as Megalodon and Carcharocles. During the early 1600s, the park was also visited by Captain John Smith, who named the impressive cliffs after his family before it was later renamed.

The area has a continental climate, with summers being hot and winters being somewhat frigid. Calvert Cliffs State Park is about an hour away from Washington, D.C., and Annapolis.

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Getting Outdoors

Visitors to Calvert Cliffs State Park can do many outdoor activities while here. One option is hiking. Some trails hikers can explore are the White Trail, Red Trail, and Blue Trail. Each of these pathways will take you by unique areas, such as at the top of the cliffs or along the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay. While hiking, you might also catch a glimpse of some of the thousands of fossils embedded into these impressive geological formations.

You could also go fishing. While you can cast your line in the Chesapeake Bay, visitors could also take a quick drive to Solomons to fish in the Patuxent River. A few species you’ll find swimming around in it include pickerel, bass, and bluefish. There are boat ramps and boat rentals available.

Another activity to do here is kayaking. Visitors can take their kayak out into one of the local waterways where they’ll be able to see various landscapes and unique nautical structures, such as lighthouses and oyster houses. You might also come across numerous fishing boats and crab pots during your journey.

Camping at Calvert Cliffs State Park

When you book an RV rental in Calvert County, you will find many motorhome campgrounds nearby to stay at. One is Calvert Cliffs Campground. This RV campground offers five sites that come with amenities such as restrooms, water, showers, and picnic tables. This option is also pet-friendly.

Another place to keep your travel trailer at is Goose Creek Campground. This motorhome campground is open for both active military personnel and veterans. There are many RV sites available that come with amenities such as a bathhouse, water, fire rings, picnic tables, and grills. There is also a playground and a small fishing area. Because this is a military campground, you need to have ID on hand in order to stay here.

Exploring the Area

There are plenty of nearby attractions to venture to with your camper if you’d like to explore the surrounding area. Only a few minutes away in Solomons is the Calvert Marine Museum. Overlooking the Patuxent River, this museum celebrates local marine life and tells more about why the nearby waterways are so crucial to the area. Visitors will be able to view old ships, fossils, an oyster house, and lighthouse. There is also a marsh walk and small animal habitat that serves as a home to otters and stingrays. The museum offers short cruises that provide a unique look at the area and give commentary on various locations. When you’re done exploring the museum, visitors could stop by its store where you can buy souvenirs and invest in pieces by local artists.

Visitors could also drive their camper to St. Mary’s City to see Historic St. Mary’s City. This destination is where a former colonial town once resided. Today, visitors can tour a replica of what the town might have looked like and wander through old homes, farms, and plantations. Historic St. Mary’s City also features a re-creation of the Maryland Dove, a ship that escorted Lord Baltimore to the state.

In Annapolis, there’s the William Paca House and Garden. This 18th-century structure was once the home of William Paca, a former governor of Maryland and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Tours can be taken of its interior, where visitors can view antiques, archaeological items and learn more about Paca’s life. The home’s garden features many heirloom plants as well as a summerhouse that is surrounded by a fish pond.

Another possible place of interest to visit is Piscataway Park. Situated in Waldorf, this stunning natural area overlooks the Potomac River and offers views of Mount Vernon. Visitors can hike down the many boardwalks and trails winding through it. Along the way, you’ll come across a few historic sites, such as an old farm that features buildings from the 18th-century. Besides this, keep an eye out for the numerous flora and fauna that call this park home, like eagles, beavers, and pawpaw trees.

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