Paddlefest - Janes Island State Park

June 1st (Rain Date June 8th)

Starts at 7:30AM

Janes Island State Park

26280 Alfred J. Lawson Drive, Crisfield, MD

Thanks for making the first Paddlefest at Janes Island State Park a huge success! Thanks to the support, there is another Paddlefest being held this year and registration is now open!

Janes Island State Park is excited to be planning another paddle event chocked full of fun activities including guided paddles, poker run paddle, campfire on the water, food, music, pontoon boat rides, coastal clean-up, children’s activities, nature crafts and more! Schedule of Events will be posted on the DNR website once the details finalized.

For experienced paddlers, there will be a “Janes Island Challenge”. This challenge consists of a 13-mile paddle, circumnavigating Janes Island. It is not a race and for non-motorized vessels only. Must register to participate to receive the challenge completion token (Note- This challenge is weather dependent and not recommended for novice paddlers due to open water and swift currents)

This is a free event, however, registration is required for logistical purposes. This helps with the planning of the event. Click here to register!

You are encouraged to bring your own boat. The park has a limited number of rental boats available on a first-come, first-served basis. You may also consider making arrangements in advance with a local vendor offering a variety of single and tandem kayaks, canoes and paddleboards. Multi-day reservations may also be made in advance.

Activities begin at 7:30 ​​a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Anyone who wishes to camp at Janes Island State Park can make camping reservations online at parkreservations.maryland.gov or by calling 1-888-432-2267. Also, there are local motels and airbnb options available.

Questions?

​​Questions and comments may be directed to: janesisland.statepark@maryland.gov
Visit Janes Island State Park website.
By phone: (410) 968-1565