Smallwood State Park
| Smallwood State Park | |
|---|---|
Smallwood's Retreat | |
| Location | Charles County, Maryland, United States |
| Nearest town | Marbury, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 38°33′23″N 77°11′07″W / 38.55639°N 77.18528°W |
| Area | 984 acres (398 ha) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.91 m) |
| Established | 1957 |
| Administered by | Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
| Designation | Maryland state park |
| Website | Official website |
Smallwood State Park is a public recreation and historic preservation area located on Mattawoman Creek near Marbury, Charles County, Maryland. The state park preserves Smallwood's Retreat, the plantation home of former Continental Army officer and Governor of Maryland, Major General William Smallwood. The park's 984 acres (398 ha) include a marina, boat ramps, picnicking facilities, campsites, cabins, trails, and nature center.