Sandy Point State Park
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4.4 (10,809)7 a.m. to sunset year-round (excluding Christmas Day); 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mid-November to January 2 due to Lights on the Bay program. 24-hour access year-round for fishing and boating.
Around $5.00
Set along the Chesapeake Bay, this park pairs a mile of sandy beach with front-row views of the Bay Bridge.
Description
Spread across 786 acres on the bay's northwestern shore, the grounds extend well beyond the main shoreline. Visitors can follow self-guided nature trails past trees and an inland pond, or cast a line from dedicated fishing and crabbing piers.
Boaters can use a marina equipped with 22 boat launching ramps, while onshore space includes playgrounds, picnic areas, rental pavilions, and an on-site snack bar. Stretches of open waterfront also provide space for quiet walks and watching the sunset.
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