State Park

Calvert Cliffs State Park

Calvert County, Maryland
Status
Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
Entrance fee
$5 per vehicle ($7 nonresident)Annual pass available
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Dogs allowed
Camping
Yes
Official site
dnr.maryland.gov

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Calvert Cliffs State Park is a park in Calvert County, about 14 miles northeast of Leonardtown.

Its trail network totals roughly 13 miles, according to the park.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkDailysunrise – sunset—
Official wording

Sunrise to sunset

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).

Fees and passes

ItemAmount
Day-use Admission Fee: Maryland residents (resident)$5 · vehicle
Day-use Admission Fee: Maryland residents (nonresident)$7 · vehicle
Youth group campsitesFree · child
Charge: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees)$56.75
Official wording

Hours of Operations: Sunrise to sunset Day-use Admission Fee: Maryland residents $5/vehicle; out-of-state residents $7/vehicle Camping: Charges: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) Youth group campsites: $0 with the Maryland Park Service youth group pass (required) Shelter: Capacity: 50 people Charge: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) $56.75

Maryland park passes

  • Maryland State Park and Trail Passport (annual) — $75 resident / $100 non-resident. Unlimited day-use entry for everyone in the vehicle (up to 10 people), unlimited boat launching, 10% concession discount Details
  • Golden Age Pass (62+) — $10 processing fee, lifetime. Free day-use entry, half-price camping Sun–Thu, waived boat launch fees Details
  • Universal Disability Pass. Free lifetime entrance to DNR public lands for holder + one person Details
  • Youth Group Pass. Youth-group day use (not peak weekends) and youth group camping; valid two years Details

From the Maryland state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
Maryland State Park Reservation Service (parkreservations.maryland.gov); day use via parkdayuse.maryland.gov
Phone
888-432-2267

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Pets

Dogs allowed

Dogs must remain leashed at the beach. Leashed pets are allowed in Calvert Cliffs State Park.

Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.

Camping

Youth group campsites: $0 with the Maryland Park Service youth group pass (required)

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Getting there

Address
11704 Fenno Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Nearest town
Leonardtown — about 14 mi northeast (straight line)
Coordinates
38.4019, -76.4239 (from Wikidata)
Email
calvertcliffs.statepark@maryland.gov

Google Maps directionsApple Maps

Nearby state parks

Sources and freshness

“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology

Report a correction for this park