Elk Neck State Park
North East, Maryland
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39°30'10.0"N 75°58'45.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Maryland |
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NOTE: In 8/2007, a Washington Post article noted that upper Chesapeake Bay beaches frequently exceed pollution levels for human and animal waste. We DO NOT recommend swimming here unless you have specific information that it is acceptably clean here at the time you are visiting.Courtesy of swimmingholes.org
Fees: Yes, $2.00 per vehicle
More Information
swimmingholes.org Maryland Swimming Holes and Hot Springs rivers creek springs falls hiking camping
THE web site for beautiful, natural places for a cool dip or hot soak.
https://www.swimmingholes.org/md.html
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From North East, Maryland
- Head north on S Mauldin Ave toward E Cecil Ave/Philadelphia Rd (404 ft)
- Turn left onto E Cecil Ave/Philadelphia Rd (381 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto MD-272 S/S Main StContinue to follow MD-272 S(7.7 mi)
- Turn right onto Camp Chesapeake Rd (0.6 mi)
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