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Site Name Elk Neck State Park - North East Beach Area
CountyCecil
Water BodyNortheast River/Susquehanna Flats
Physical AddressElk Neck State Park, 4395 Turkey Point Road (Route 272), North East, MD 21901
DirectionsDirections from Baltimore and points South: Take I-95 North to Exit 100. Take Exit 100 onto Rt. 272 South towards the town of North East. Follow Rt. 272 South for 14 miles into Elk Neck State Park. Directions from Delaware and points North: Take I-95 South to Exit 100. Take Exit 100 onto Rt. 272 South towards the town of North East. Follow Rt. 272 South for approximately 14 miles into Elk Neck State Park.
Owner/Manager NameMaryland Department of Natural Resources
Owner/Manager Phone410-287-5333
Owner/Manager Websitednr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/elkneckbeach.aspx
Owner/Manager Email 
CommentsThis site is accommodates launch and retrieval of non-motorized vessels only. Boats must be hand-carried approximately 500 feet to the launch area which is just north of the swim area. Boats are not allowed within the swim area. Hours of operation are 9 am to sunset. All visitors must exit the parking lot by sunset. This site also has a picnic area, grills, playground, restroom with showers, and a seasonal convenience store. Detailed information on visitor fees can be found at dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/elkneckbeach.aspx
# of Ramps0
# of Ramps ADA0
Ramp Width (Feet)0
Ramp SurfaceSAND
Large BoatsNo
Vessel Size NotePlease note that "large boats" is intended as a general reference to ramp capacity. Generally, vessels less than 16 feet in length are considered small and those greater than 16 feet as large.
Soft LaunchYes
Soft Launch ADANo
# of Piers0
Transient UseNo
HoursOfOperationVaries by Season
Fee Or Permit RequiredYes
Parking Lot TypePAVED
Parking Lot SizeLARGE >20
# of Car Spaces200
# of Car Spaces ADA5
# ofTrailerSpaces0
# of Trailer Spaces ADA0
Turnaround AreaYes
GateYes
RestroomPERMANENT
Trash ServiceNo
PumpoutNo
Fuel on siteNo
Questions And UpdatesIf you have a question about this site, contact the owner/manager at the phone number provided above. Permit/launch fees can change without notice so this site does not list them. Corrections or updates to the information listed here should be sent via e-mail to Lisa.Gutierrez@Maryland.gov
Tide Information http://dnr.maryland.gov/Fisheries/Pages/Tide-Finder.aspx
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