Elk Neck State Park
Elk Neck State Park is a public recreation area located between Chesapeake Bay and the Elk River near the southern tip of the Elk Neck Peninsula in Cecil County, Maryland. The state park is home to the historic Turkey Point Light and offers land-based and water-based recreation. The park is located on MD 272, eight miles (13 km) south of the town of North East, and 13 miles (21 km) south of exit 100 on I-95. It is operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
| Elk Neck State Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature) | |
Turkey Point Light | |
Location in Maryland Elk Neck State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Cecil County, Maryland, United States |
| Nearest town | North East, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39°29′04″N 75°58′59″W |
| Area | 2,369 acres (9.59 km2) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Designation | Maryland state park |
| Established | 1936 |
| Administrator | Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Elk Neck State Park |
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