Elk Neck State Park
Notice: CAMPGROUND NOTICE — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 9 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $3 per vehicle ($5 nonresident)Annual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- dnr.maryland.gov(410) 287-5333
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 3
Closure CAMPGROUND NOTICE2026 Camping Season • North East Loop open year-round. • Miles Loop is open on weekends beginning April 3, 2026. • Youth Group Area will be open for… (more)
2026 Camping Season • North East Loop open year-round. • Miles Loop is open on weekends beginning April 3, 2026. • Youth Group Area will be open for the season beginning April 3, 2026. Youth Group sites will be closed holiday weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day. • Sassafras Loop will only be open holiday weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day. • All other loops closed. • Rustic Cabins closed. During the 2026 camping season, the park will undergo major improvements to include replacement of eight rustic cabins, restoration of a CCC-era cabin, and renovation of five bathhouses within the campground.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Construction PLAYGROUND NOTICEThe playgrounds at Elk Neck State Park are undergoing repairs. The following play equipment are available: • Stoney Point Road Playground: Near Elk… (more)
The playgrounds at Elk Neck State Park are undergoing repairs. The following play equipment are available: • Stoney Point Road Playground: Near Elk Loop. • North East Loop Playground
Posted by the park. Official alert
Partial closure Elk Neck State Park: PARTIALLY CLOSED (Maintenance)At this time, due to construction, the only camping areas that are accepting reservations are the North East Loop and the Miles Loop. As the project… (more)
At this time, due to construction, the only camping areas that are accepting reservations are the North East Loop and the Miles Loop. As the project nears completion, and we can open additional areas this site will be updated.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Elk Neck State Park is a park in Cecil County, about 8 miles southeast of Havre de Grace.
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 9 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
9 a.m. to sunset Certain activities are permitted outside of the regular park hours (e.g. fishing, boat launch, hunting where permitted). Please check with the park before your visit if you plan to engage in an activity which requires you to be in the park before or after the posted hours.
Hours of operation (fees page): 9 a.m. to sunset
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day-use Admission Fee: Weekdays: Maryland residents (resident) | $3 · vehicle |
| Day-use Admission Fee: Weekdays: Maryland residents (nonresident) | $5 · vehicle |
| Weekends and holidays: Maryland residents (resident) | $3 · person |
| Weekends and holidays: Maryland residents (nonresident) | $5 · person |
| Campsite | $21.50 · night |
| Campsite with electric | $27.50 · night |
| Campsite with electric, water and sewer | $36.50 · night |
| Youth group campsites | Free · child |
| Four-person mini-cabins | $55.50 |
| Six-person mini-cabins | $65.50 |
| Rustic cabins | $50.50 |
| Charge: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) | $121.75 |
| Boat Launch Charges: Maryland residents (resident) | $10 · vehicle |
| Boat Launch Charges: Maryland residents (nonresident) | $12 · vehicle |
Official wording
Hours of Operations: 9 a.m. to sunset Day-use Admission Fee: Weekdays: Maryland residents $3/vehicle; out-of-state residents $5/vehicle Weekends and holidays: Maryland residents $3/person; out-of-state residents $5/person Camping: Charges: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) • Campsite: $21.50 • Campsite with electric: $27.50 • Campsite with electric, water and sewer: $36.50 • Youth group campsites: $0 with the Maryland Park Service youth group pass (required) Dates: • North East Loop: Year-round • Miles: Open weekends only (Friday night and Saturday night) for the duration of 2025 operational dates. • Bohemia, Chester, Choptank, Susquehanna, Elk, Tred Avon Cabin and Wye Loops: Closed Cabins: Charges: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) • Four-person mini-cabins: $55.50 • Six-person mini-cabins: $65.50 • Rustic cabins: $50.50 Dates: Mini Cabins - Closed Rustic Cabins - Closed Shelter: Capacity: 125 people Charge: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) $121.75 Boat Launch Charges: Maryland residents $10/vehicle; out-of-state residents $12/vehicle Boat Launch will be closed May 1 - December 31, 2025.
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
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Pets are allowed in the following designated areas of Elk Neck State Park: • Pets allowed in campground (except Bohemia, Chester, Tred Avon, and Sassafras loops, rustic cabins and the youth group camping area) • Pets allowed in all day-use areas, including North East Beach area (except for sandy portion of swimming beach area from Memorial Day weekend until after Labor Day)
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk River Camping Area See https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/ElkNeck/River-Camping-Area.aspx | — | — |
Camping details from the park
- Campsite: $21.50
- Campsite with electric: $27.50
- Campsite with electric, water and sewer: $36.50
- Youth group campsites: $0 with the Maryland Park Service youth group pass (required)
Dates:
- North East Loop: Year-round
- Miles: Open weekends only (Friday night and Saturday night) for the duration of 2025 operational dates.
- Bohemia, Chester, Choptank, Susquehanna, Elk, Tred Avon Cabin and Wye Loops: Closed
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
The Elk River Camping Area is located on the eastern portion of the peninsula and offers over 250 campsites, 16 cabins (nine mini/camper cabins and seven rustic cabins), a youth group camping area, park store, playground and a nature center.
- Four-person mini-cabins: $55.50
- Six-person mini-cabins: $65.50
- Rustic cabins: $50.50
Dates:
Mini Cabins - Closed
Rustic Cabins - Closed
Things to do
Camping
Swimming
The North East Beach Area is a popular day-use area located in the western portion of the park and features a swimming area, canoe/kayak launch, picnic shelters, picnic tables and grills.
Amenities
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 4395 Turkey Point Rd
North East, MD 21901 - Nearest town
- Havre de Grace — about 8 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.4831, -75.9794 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (410) 287-5333
- Elkneck.statepark@maryland.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Directions 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.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Maryland State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Maryland Park Service 'Find a State Park' directory (SharePoint HTML, links to /publiclands/Pages/{region}/{park}.aspx)
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology