Wildlife sanctuary on Chesapeake Bay featuring several shoreline access points but no designated swimming areas. Primarily focused on birdwatching, wildlife observation, and fishing. Limited facilities with nature as the main attraction.
MD Beaches
Breezy Point Beach
Calvert County park featuring a half-mile of sandy beach on the Chesapeake Bay, fishing pier, and playground. Offers seasonal camping, picnic areas, and nettle nets during jellyfish season. Entry fee required with lifeguards during summer months.
Janes Island State Park
State park on the Chesapeake Bay featuring a mainland area with campground and small beach plus the uninhabited Janes Island accessible by boat. Offers kayak trails, fishing opportunities, and primitive beaches on the island portion. Entry fee required.
Deep Creek Lake State Park
Western Maryland’s largest freshwater beach located on Deep Creek Lake. Features a sandy beach area with designated swimming zone, picnic facilities, and boat rentals. Entry fee required with mountain scenery and seasonal lifeguards.
Greenwell State Park
St. Mary’s County park on the Patuxent River featuring a small beach area, historic manor house, and equestrian facilities. Offers kayak launches, hiking trails, and fishing opportunities. Entry fee required with limited beach facilities.
Miami Beach Park
Residents-only beach on the South River in Anne Arundel County. Restricted access to community members and guests with small sandy beach, playground, and picnic facilities. Not open to general public without resident accompaniment.
Hoopers Island
Remote chain of islands in Dorchester County with informal beach access points rather than developed beaches. Known for authentic watermen culture, seafood industry, and bird watching. Limited facilities with focus on natural experience.
Fenwick Island State Park (Maryland portion)
The northernmost beaches of Ocean City, adjacent to the Delaware state line, offering a quieter experience than the main Ocean City beaches. Features less development, wider beaches, and free parking areas. No entry fee with seasonal lifeguards.
North Point State Park
Baltimore County park on Chesapeake Bay featuring a small sand and pebble beach area and remnants of the historic Bay Shore Amusement Park. Offers fishing pier, hiking trails, and picnic pavilions. Entry fee required with seasonal operation.
Sandy Point State Park
Popular Chesapeake Bay beach near Annapolis featuring spectacular views of the Bay Bridge. Offers sandy beaches, swimming areas, marina, boat rentals, fishing, and picnic facilities. Entry fee required with limited capacity during peak season.