North Point State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $4 per vehicle ($5 nonresident)Annual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- Required at certain times
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.maryland.gov(410) 592-2897
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Baltimore County, about 11 miles southeast of Baltimore, North Point State Park covers about 1,272 acres.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Not stated | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Visitor center | Sat–Sun | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Memorial day weekend to labor day |
Official wording
8 a.m. to sunset (closed Christmas Day)
Visitor center: Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day: Weekends and Holidays: There is a (resident) | $4 · vehicle |
| Day-use Admission Fee: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day: Weekends and Holidays: There is a (resident) | $6 · vehicle |
| Weekdays: A (resident) | $3 · vehicle |
| Weekdays: A (resident) | $5 · vehicle |
| Day after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day weekend: Maryland residents (resident) | $3 · vehicle |
| Day after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day weekend: Maryland residents (nonresident) | $5 · vehicle |
Official wording
Hours of Operations: 8 a.m. to sunset (closed Christmas Day) Visitor center: Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Day-use Admission Fee: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day: • Weekends and Holidays: There is a $4 per vehicle service charge ($6 per vehicle for non-Maryland residents) for entry into North Point. • Weekdays: A $3 per vehicle service charge ($5 for non-Maryland residents) for entry into North Point. Day after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day weekend: • Maryland residents $3 per vehicle; out-of-state residents $5 per vehicle Day Use reservations required on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. An additional surcharge applies.
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
- Required at certain times
- Booking system
- Maryland State Park Reservation Service (parkreservations.maryland.gov); day use via parkdayuse.maryland.gov
- Phone
- 888-432-2267
Reminder: Day-Use Reservations Required at North Point State Park Beginning Memorial Day Weekend on Weekends and Holidays
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
• Pets on a leash are allowed (except for on the sandy portion of the water access area from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day)
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Swimming
North Point features an unguarded waterfront that is open to waders and swimmers. Waders and swimmers can enter the water at their own risk. It is recommended that waders and swimmers wear water shoes when entering the water.
Getting there
- Address
- 8400 North Point Road
Edgemere, MD 21219 - Nearest town
- Baltimore — about 11 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.2167, -76.4333 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (410) 592-2897
- northpoint.statepark@maryland.gov
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
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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