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Youth Group Camping Area Closed:

Calvert Cliffs State Park youth group campsites remain closed due to tree and facility damage as a result of Hurricane Irene.


2013 Reservation/Transaction Fees:

In addition to the park facility use fee, there is a nightly reservation/transaction fee. Internet reservations, the per night fee is $4.56. Call Center, the per night fee is $4.61. Walk-In transactions at the park, the per night fee is $4.51. Reservation/Transaction Fees are Non-Refundable.


Cancellation Fee Policy Change-Effective May 1, 2013:

To better serve our Maryland Park Service customers, we are changing our cancellation policy to a reservation cancellation service charge of $6 per reservation; except for Assateague Island State Park, which will remain at $6 per night.


CALVERT CLIFFS STATE PARK, MD

Status: Open through Sun Oct 27 2013   Season Dates
Max reservation window: Wed May 21 2014   Later Dates
7 site(s) found
ALL (7)
Group Camp (6)
Shelters (1)

Description

Formed over 15 million years ago, the Calvert Cliffs span 30 miles of shoreline along the Chesapeake Bay in Southern Maryland. Visitors can view these magnificent cliffs form the park. Over 600 species of fossils have been identified from these cliffs, with the teeth of various species of shark as the most abundant fossils. The park offers nature trails, picnic areas, playground equipment, youth group camping, fishing and many interpretative programs. This is the Ideal destination for birding and wildlife viewing!

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Comfort Station
  • Fishing
  • Fossil Hunting
  • Hiking
  • Interpretive Walks, Self
  • Parking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Swimming
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Water Drinking
Alerts and Important Information
ALCOHOL POLICY:

The consumption or possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage will be prohibited in all state park areas with the exception of interior areas of full-service cabins and motorhomes. Permits may be issued upon request by the Park Manager for special events operating under a use agreement.

Alcohol Permits will only be issued through a reservation for a designated shelter, or other approved facility. A $35 fee will be charged for each alcohol permit. Permits may be revoked for cause by Park Manager, their designee or a Natural Resource Police Officer.

ADDITIONAL ALCOHOL POLICY INFO:
http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/alcoholfaq.asp

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.40278, -76.42194
38°24'10"N, 76°25'19"W

From St. Mary's Co. take Rt. 4 north approximately 9 miles. Turn Right on Rt. 765 to park entrance. Proceed with directions. From Points north take Rt. 2/4 south approximately 14 miles south from Prince Frederick. Turn left on Rt. 765 to park entrance. Proceed with directions. Facing Park entrance, turn left on H.G. Truman Hwy. Travel half a mile (just past Middleham Chapel). Turn Right on Camp Conoy Road. Follow to the end of the hard surface road and bear right onto dirt road. The entrance to Bay Breeze will be about half a mile on the right.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

CALVERT CLIFFS STATE PARK
1050 HG TRUMAN ROAD
LUSBY MD 20657

Phone Number:

Information: 3017437613