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Elk Neck State Park |
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Sandy beaches, marshlands and heavily wooded bluffs comprise the peninsula formed by the North East and Elk Rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay, where this park is located. Several trails meander through the diversified topography, 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. Take a park map. (2,188 acres)Features
Boat launch, cabins, campfire programs, campsites, camp store, dump station, food & beverage, fishing, flatwater canoeing, hiking trails, historic interest, hook-ups, hunting, picnicking, playground, shelters, swimming, visitor center.Pets are allowed at Wye, Susquehanna, St. Martens, Miles, Elk and Choptank camping areas. Pets on a leash may only be taken from the campsite to the park store and back. Pets on a leash are permitted on 3 of the 5 trails. Pets are not permitted at Chester, Bohemia and Sassafras camping areas, the youth group area and in the day use area of the park, including the beach area.
Trail Guide
Check out a copy of the Elk Neck State Park Trail Guide. This trail guide, complete with a topographical map of the hiking and biking trails, is available for sale at park headquarters.
- Day Use Service Charge - Weekends and Holidays April-October ($3 per person); weekdays April-October weekdays ($3 per vehicle). Out-of-state residents add $1.
- Camping - Campgrounds can accommodate 268 camping units: tents, trailers, or motor homes, with conveniently located washhouses. Seniors (62+) may camp half price, Sunday-Thursday.
- Cabins - Nine 4-person rustic cabins (full size cabins w/2 small bedrooms, dining area, small kitchen w/stove, refrigerator, no bathroom) and five camper cabins (1 room cabins w/electricity, ceiling fan, overhead light, 1 double bed, 1 bunk bed, no bathroom, open air porch/deck) may be rented from May through mid-October.
- Click here for camping season beginning and ending dates, and camping and shelter service charges.
- Swimming - There are many places in the park where the river is accessible for swimming, including the North East River area. A snack bar offers beach items and souvenirs. THERE ARE NO LIFEGUARDS.
- Boating - Launching ramps at Rogues' Harbor Boat Area.
- Picnicking - Picnic sites are available near the beach area. Picnic pavilions are available for rental.
- Pets - Allowed in some areas on a leash; not permitted in the picnic area.
Elk Neck has several new campsites with full hook-ups that are fully A.D.A. accessible including a sidewalk to an accessible bathhouse. Several sites are available for disabled hunters during shotgun and muzzleloader deer seasons.
For additional accessible amenities in Maryland State Forests and Parks, visit the Accessibility For All section of this website.
Location - The park is in Cecil County, 10 miles south of the town of North East on MD 272
Directions
From the South - Take I-95 North to Exit 100 (North East/Rising Sun Rt. 272); take Route 272 south through the Town of North East. Elk Neck State Park is approximately 10 miles south of town directly on Route 272.From the North - Take I-95 South to Exit 100 (North East/Rising Sun Rt. 272); take Route 272 south through the Town of North East. Elk Neck State Park is approximately 10 miles south of town directly on Route 272.
PLEASE NOTE: If you use internet mapping or a GPS, you will be directed to follow Old Elk Neck Road. This road is CLOSED. Please alter your route according to the directions above.
Elk Neck State Park
4395 Turkey Point Road
North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-5333
Call 1-888-432-CAMP(2267) for reservations
Click here to make reservations on-line for Elk Neck State Park.
Funding for Maryland's State and local parks and conservation areas is provided through The Department of Natural Resources' Program Open Space. Established in 1969, Program Open Space symbolizes Maryland's long term commitment to conserving natural resources while providing exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities.
Updated on December 15, 2009
