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2013 Reservation/Transaction Fees:

In addition to the park facility use fee, there is a nightly reservation/transaction fee. Internet reservations, the per night fee is $4.56. Call Center, the per night fee is $4.61. Walk-In transactions at the park, the per night fee is $4.51. Reservation/Transaction Fees are Non-Refundable.


Cancellation Fee Policy Change-Effective May 1, 2013:

To better serve our Maryland Park Service customers, we are changing our cancellation policy to a reservation cancellation service charge of $6 per reservation; except for Assateague Island State Park, which will remain at $6 per night.


ELK NECK STATE PARK, MD

Status: Open year round.
Max reservation window: Sat May 17 2014

Description

Enjoy spectacular views of the Chesapeake Bay headwaters! Sandy beaches, marshlands and heavily wooded bluffs rising above the Northeast River. Camping, boating, and swimming are major activities. Several trails meander through the diverse landscape, revealing the great variety of plant and animal life. An easy walking trail to Turkey Point Lighthouse provides a view of the Elk River and the Chesapeake Bay. Family Fun for everyone!

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Campstore
  • Canoeing
  • Comfort Station
  • Concession
  • Dump Station
  • Dumpster
  • Educational Programs
  • Evening Programs
  • Fire Ring With Grill
  • Fire Rings
  • Firewood Sales
  • Fishing
  • Fuel, Boats
  • Gift/Souvenir Shop
  • Group Picnicking
  • Hiking
  • Hot Showers
  • Hunting
  • Ice Sales
  • Information Center
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Interpretive Walks, Self
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Lighthouse - Viewing/Tour
  • Nature Center
  • Parking
  • Pet Free
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Potable Water
  • Recreation Programs
  • Recycling Station
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Snack Bar
  • Swimming
  • Telephone
  • Toilet, Accessible
  • Toilet, Flush
  • Water Drinking
  • Water Fillup Station
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Youth Group Camping

Alerts and Important Information

NO ALCOHOL:
 The consumption or possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage is PROHIBITED in all State Park areas with the exception of the interior areas of MOTORHOMES.

Swimming Beach Information
Occasionally high temperatures or heavy rains can cause increased levels of bacteria in the waters of the Swimming Beach at Elk Neck State Park. To check the currently posting water quality for the North East Beach, please visit http://www.cecilcountyhealth.org/ccdhxx/ccdhBeaches.asp





For additional information please visit Elk Neck State Park

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.50278, -75.97889
39°30'10"N, 75°58'44"W

From Baltimore and points South:
1. Take I-95 North to Exit 100
2. Take Exit 100 onto Rt. 272 South towards the town of North East.
3. Follow Rt. 272 South for 14 miles into Elk Neck State Park.


From Delaware and points North:
1. Take I-95 South to Exit 100
2. Take Exit 100 onto Rt. 272 South towards the town of North East
3. Follow Rt. 272 South for approximately 14 miles into Elk Neck State Park

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

ELK NECK STATE PARK
4395 TURKEY POINT ROAD
NORTH EAST MD 21901

Phone Number:

Information: (410)287-5333
Photo: ELK NECK STATE PARK