Sandy Point Beach State Park - Maryland Getaway - Chesapeake Bay Bridge

This 786-acre Maryland State Park is located along the northwestern shore of the majestic Chesapeake Bay. The park’s beaches and picnic areas are well known for their breathtaking scenic water views that overlook one of Maryland’s true treasures, the Chesapeake Bay. The park was first opened on June 25, 1952 and has provided its guests with various activities and services ever since. Sandy Point State Park offers accessible food and beverage at its Concession Stand and Marina Store, fishing, picnic areas, shelters, bathhouses and playgrounds. For additional accessible amenities in Maryland State Forests and Parks, visit the Accessibility for All section of this website. The park is open year round.​​
Picnics & Pavillions: Sandy Point State Park provides multiple picnic areas throughout the park: Tollgate Area, South Beach Area and East Beach Area.
For family reunions, group picnics and large group gatherings, a more sheltered outdoor picnic experience is available. The park has twelve rental pavilions located at the East Beach area of the park. Nine shelters accommodate up to 140 people, two shelters accommodate up to 180 people, and one shelter accommodates up to 300 people.
Beaches: The park’s one mile sandy beach provides plenty of room for enjoying a variety of beach activities. Swimming is permitted only in designated swimming areas. A bathhouse is located near the beach and provides park users with restrooms and showering facilities.
Boating: Sandy Point’s staff is very proud of the park’s marina facility, which includes 22 launching ramps and six finger piers for temporary day use docking on a first come first served basis. The marina’s boat pump-out station is available April through October. The facility is certified as a Clean Marina​.