Point Lookout State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 7 a.m. – sunset (May 1 – Sep 30)
- Entrance fee
- $5 per person ($7 nonresident)Annual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- Required at certain times
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.maryland.gov(301) 872-5688
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Point Lookout State Park is a park in St. Mary's County, about 23 miles southeast of Leonardtown.
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 | 7 a.m. – sunset | May 1 – Sep 30 |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | Oct 1 – Apr 30 |
Official wording
7 a.m. - Sunset (May through September) 8 a.m. - Sunset (October through April)
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fees are (resident) | $5 · person |
| Fees are (nonresident) | $7 · person |
| Maryland residents (resident) | $3 · vehicle |
| Maryland residents (nonresident) | $5 · vehicle |
| Campsite | $21.50 · night |
| Campsite with electric | $33.50 · night |
| Campsites with water, sewer and electric | $38 · night |
| Charge: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) | $96.75 |
| Boat Launch Charges | $10 · vehicle |
Official wording
Hours of Operations: 7 a.m. - Sunset (May through September) 8 a.m. - Sunset (October through April) Day-use Admission Fee: Per person fees apply on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Fees are $5/person for Maryland residents and $7/person for out-of-state visitors. Outside of this period, standard per vehicle charges apply. Maryland residents $3/vehicle; out-of-state residents $5/vehicle. Day Use reservations required on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. An additional surcharge applies. Camping: Opens April 1. Charges: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) • Campsite: $21.50 • Campsite with electric: $33.50 • Campsites with water, sewer and electric: $38.5 Shelter: Capacity: 75 people Charge: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) $96.75 Boat Launch Charges: $10/vehicle
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 Point Lookout 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
• Leashed pets are allowed in Tulip Loop, Conoy Loop and Hoffman's Loop in the campground • Pets allowed in day-use area (except for fishing pier year-round, and swimming beach from Memorial Day weekend until after Labor Day) • Leashed pets are allowed in boat launch area to board vessels
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Swimming
If lifeguards are available, they will be deployed in a response-based status for swimmer assists/rescues. Jelly fish may be found in our swim area. The pavilion is located in the beach picnic area with the swimming area and a small playing field nearby.
Getting there
- Address
- 11175 Point Lookout Road
Scotland, MD 20687 - Nearest town
- Leonardtown — about 23 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.0644, -76.3344 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (301) 872-5688
- pointlookout.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
- Photo: Religious Freedom Byway - A Vivid Horizon from Point Lookout State Park - NARA - 7721260.jpg — Public domain (US federal government work), Unknown author Unknown author or not provided
“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