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Elk Neck State Park

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227 Reviews

#1 of 12 things to do in North East

Nature & Parks, State Parks

Closed Now: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

4395 Turkey Point Rd, North East, MD 21901-6201

Open today: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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“Great views”

There are great scenic views of the Chesapeake Bay while walking the trail to the lighthouse and... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

ephyfe

Wilmington, Delaware

“Cute lighthouse”

Super easy walk to the lighthouse. The views at the bluff were beautiful. Did not spend time in... read more

Reviewed October 7, 2018

Kbron2

Tuckerton, New Jersey

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ephyfe

Wilmington, Delaware

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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Great views

There are great scenic views of the Chesapeake Bay while walking the trail to the lighthouse and even better scenic views once you get there. It’s a dirt/gravel parking lot and then nearly a mile long trail near the bay to get to the lighthouse....More

Date of experience: December 2018

1 Thank ephyfe

kalamatian0s

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Very romantic.

Must see. Very quiet are, everything is clean and taken good care of. There is a 0.8 mile walk from the parking lot to the lighthouse. The view is fantastic!

Date of experience: January 2019

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Kbron2

Tuckerton, New Jersey

243102

Reviewed October 7, 2018

Cute lighthouse

Super easy walk to the lighthouse. The views at the bluff were beautiful. Did not spend time in the actual park because it was a $5.00 day pass and we arrived late in the day..

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank Kbron2

U8090AGdonnas

Wrightsville, Pennsylvania

243

Reviewed October 2, 2018 via mobile

Great for a stroll

This is a great place for a casual stroll. Once you get to the lighthouse you can sit and look over out into the bay and the sight is beautiful. My kids LOVE visiting the lighthouse!

Date of experience: October 2018

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Lifesabeach83

Mohrsville, Pennsylvania

4816

Reviewed September 26, 2018 via mobile

Weekend getaway for my girlfriend, the dog and I

I haven’t camped in Elk Neck State Park in over 25 yrs. My parents would bring me camping here when I was a kid. After a friend of mine gave me a tent I figured we’d come see how things changed. As far as I...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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962anthonyp

Charleston, South Carolina

710280

Reviewed September 3, 2018 via mobile

Incredible Views and History Abounds

Another incredible Maryland State Park - this one featuring a large trail system that features some of the most wonderful views of the Chesapeake Bay that are to be had. The trails here seem endless and go from one visual Gem to another. One may...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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SpanishteacherMD

Ellicott City, Maryland

22683

Reviewed August 15, 2018

Super easy hike leading to a gorgeous view from the Turkey Point lighthouse

Off of I-95, exit 100 (Route 272), this park is only 13 miles south of I-95 on Route 272. Get here early so you can park. Walk through the gate and just about a mile up the path, you will find the Turkey Point Light...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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tbanzai

North East, Maryland

136

Reviewed August 7, 2018

A Great Destination...

I'm a biased reviewer by any measure since I am a volunteer docent there every third Sunday. Its a cool place where you can picnic or fly your kites and drones and there is supposed to be a geocache down there. The 1833 US flag...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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DarinL

Virginia

3026

Reviewed August 4, 2018 via mobile

Poor swimming area and beach

Elk Neck State Park is beautiful. To get to the lighthouse you have to walk a mile path which is okay for adults but not that fun for kids. There is nothing to do at the lighthouse but take pictures. North East beach and swimming...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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Shirley Z

Reviewed August 4, 2018

Nice place for history to know it

Great please to visit with family and friends if you like to see the bay. You will know more about history in this place. Take some picture and claim up the lighthouse to see the view of the Bay

Date of experience: August 2018

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traeceya

Anyone know if the leaves have changed colors yet?

October 15, 2018|

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Probably within the next week or two, I would guess.

Kourtney R

What are the best loops & site numbers for tent camping for a family with 4 small kids? My kids can be quite loud & rambunctious during the day so I am looking for a site spaced away from others. We stayed on the Bohemia loop last year, on either site 192 or 205, I believe. And we were so close to the campers on either side! They were in their tent & we were trying to sleep in ours but we could clearly hear everything they were saying! They were not speaking loudly at all but the sites are just that close! I would just like to hear any suggestions for a family with small kids looking for a site with a little privacy/distance from others. Thanks in advance!

June 14, 2018|

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where is jug lake?

tropical1357

Can dogs be off leash anywhere?

March 5, 2018|

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The Maryland leash law applies to this park. If you go online and Google dog parks or dog beaches in Maryland (or by county), you will find plenty of areas to take your dog(s) and let them run loose.

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