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Photo: Striped Bass, East Beach (Non-Waterfront)

SANDY POINT STATE PARK, MD

Status: Open through Sun Oct 27 2013   Season Dates
Max reservation window: Sat May 24 2014   Later Dates

Site, Loop:

Striped Bass, East Beach (Non-Waterfront)

Type:

Shelters

Amenities:
Accessible
Please enter arrival date
Reservation Window: Sun May 26 2013 – Sat May 24 2014


Check-in: 10:00 am
  


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Departure date:
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Check-out: N/A

Site Details:

  • Site Type: Shelters
  • Site Reserve Type: Site-Specific
  • ADA Accessible: Y
  • Checkin Time: 10:00 am
  • Type of Use: Day
  • Min Num of People: 1
  • Max Num of People: 300
  • Looking For Category: Day Use
  • Num of Tables: 30
  • Seating Capacity: 300
  • FRTrigger: 450

Alerts and Important Information

Area

SWIMMING

Swimming available at South Beach. A portion of South Beach is protected with Lifeguards from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm weekdays and 10:00 am to 6:00 pm weekends and holidays, weather permitting. Swimming is permitted when lifeguards are not on duty but is at your own risk. Swimming is allowed only within the roped swimming areas.

SERVICE CHARGES:
In addition to the shelter rental charge there is a per person facility service charge into the park. ALL visitors are subject to the facility service charge.

Weekends In April/May/September/October, $5/person
Weekends: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, $5/person
Weekdays: Memorial Day through Labor Day, $4/person
Add $2.00 for Out-of-State residents.

All other times: $3.00/vehicle

  • No charge for Seniors 62 years and older with a Maryland Park Service Golden Age Pass. Golden Age Pass requires a $10 fee. Information available at: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/goldenage.asp
  • No charge for children in car seats.
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    Park Emergencies:
    For park emergencies after office hours, contact Park Watch at 1-800-825-7275 or 410-260-8888.

    DAY USE TICKETS:
    Prepaid tickets for your guests may be purchased in advance of your event by contacting Sandy Point State Park at 410-974-2149. Tickets will NOT be held at the gate for will call. Service charges cannot be paid at the end of the event.

    SHELTER HOURS

    Shelters are available from 10:00 AM to Sunset. You will not have access to the shelter area prior to 10:00 AM - this includes caterers. Please plan accordingly.

    ALCOHOL PERMIT:

  • Alcohol permits are required at shelters and may be purchased for $35.
  • Reservations requiring an alcohol permit will need to contact the Call Center at 1-888-432-2267, Monday thru Friday, 8 AM - 8 PM to purchase a permit.
  • Each shelter is required to have a permit.
  • Permits may be revoked for cause by the Park Manger, the designee or a Natural Resources Police Officer.

    • Additional Alcohol Policy Information can be found at:
    http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/alcoholfaq.asp

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    The park will contact you regarding your reservation to obtain additional specific information. Please make sure you have provided a current email address, or contact phone number if email is not available.

    PRICING:
    Prices are subject to change without notice and reservation fees, as well as cancellation fees are non-refundable.

    TRASH:
    Maryland State Parks are TRASH Free. All trash generated by your group must be taken out by your group. Please bring large trash bags to accommodate your group's trash. Park personnel will not remove your trash.

    PETS
    Pets are NOT permitted.

    Additional Pet Policy Information can be found at:
    http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pets.asp

    Site

    PARKING:
    52 parking spaces. Carpooling is encouraged. Once parking capacity has been reached all other visitors will be redirected to other parking lots.

    Notes

    Area

    LOADING/UNLOADING:
    Only ONE vehicle is permitted at the shelter. All vehicles must remain on paved surfaces. No vehicles are permitted on grass areas.

    Site

    SITE INFORMATION:
    Distances:
    Bath House - 755'
    Beach - 1055'
    Comfort Station - 414'
    The beach is 270' from the Bath House.

    Access:
    Paved access for persons with disabilities and caterers.

    Amenities:
    Charcoal Grills
    Drinking water available near the shelter.
    20 amp electric service.
    Lights
    Woods nearby

    Recreation:
    Next to Volleyball court
    Open play area nearby
    Motorboat rentals available at the Marina
    All recreation areas are available on a first come first served basis.

    Legend

    A : Available for online reservation (click to book arrival date)
    L : Accepting Lottery Application (click to apply for the lottery)
    C : Available for Call Center reservation
    W : Available for Walk-up visitors (at facility, first-come-first-served)
    R : Reserved
    X : Not Available
    ** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.