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Breezy Point Beach & Campground
At Breezy Point Beach, there’s fun for the whole family!
Seated at the heart of the Chesapeake Bay, Breezy Point Beach & Campground is one of Calvert County’s favorite attractions. The sandy shores and gentle surf offer visitors near and far the ultimate Maryland experience. Spend a day at Breezy Point’s pristine beach soaking up the sun, while taking in the gorgeous views. Or, enjoy a serene picnic with loved ones. For fishing and crabbing enthusiasts, there is a 200-foot fishing pier. And for the most adventurous visitors, hunt for shark’s teeth and fossils on the water’s edge.
Due to the popularity of the beach, the park often fills to capacity, especially during summer weekends and holidays. Please visit our Facebook page or call the Breezy Point Office ahead of time to check the capacity status.
Breezy Point Beach is closed for the 2023 season and will reopen May 2024.
Breezy Point Campground closed for the 2023 season for the completion of an extensive shoreline restoration project on the camping beach area. This project will consist of erosion mitigation and beach revitalization.
For updates about the Breezy Point Beach shoreline restoration, please visit the Ongoing Park Projects webpage. View the July 10, 2023 press release regarding the work.
Location
5300 Breezy Point Road, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone
410-535-0259
Hours of Operation
Breezy Point public beach is open 7 days per week May 1 through October 31
| May Mon - Fri 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekends and Holidays 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. | June-Aug Mon - Fri 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Weekends and Holidays 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Sept-Oct Mon - Fri 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekends and Holidays 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
Amenities
| Half mile of sandy beach | 200-foot fishing and crabbing pier | Netted swimming area | Playground for children |
| Restrooms | Outdoor showers | Charcoal grills | Shaded picnic areas |
Please be aware that during warmer month jellyfish may be present in the water. All patrons swim at their own risk and there are no refunds.
During periods of high visitation, traffic will be turned away from the entrance when the beach has reached capacity. When this occurs, no additional vehicles or visitors will be admitted, including additional members of a party that may have already entered. Groups should plan to arrive at the same time or carpool if possible. If any vehicle leaves the beach, it will not be permitted to reenter without paying another entry fee.
Based on recent experience with visitation trends, Breezy Point Beach & Campground will fill to capacity and close by midday on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends. Many other warm weekends will likely reach capacity as well. Please take this into consideration when planning your outing.
For information about beach capacity, visit our Facebook page or call 410-535-0259.
Click here for Beach Area Map
Public Beach Advisories Available Online
The Calvert County Health Department conducts routine water samplings of the county’s public bathing beaches from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Before you head to the beach this summer, check for advisories on the Calvert County Health Department website.
Breezy Point Beach & Campground is open from May 1 to Oct. 31. Seated at the heart of the Chesapeake Bay, about one hour from Washington, D.C., Breezy Point Beach & Campground is one of Calvert County’s favorite attractions.
Breezy Point Beach & Campground offers short-term camping. Campsites can be reserved for up to 14 days at a time, with a one-day break in between reservations. Camping reservations for the 2024 season will begin in February 2024 and can be made exclusively online. Campsite availability is first-come, first-served; there will no longer be a waitlist option for campsite booking.
We would love to host you at our beautiful facility complete with convenient camping amenities. On this page is some general information that campers should know before they arrive.
- Check-in for campers is from 3 p.m. to close (6 p.m. or 7 p.m.).
- Check-out is by noon every day.
- Water and electric (20, 30 and 50 amp) are included.
- Septic service available for a $50 fee upon request of camper.
- Maximum number of campers per site is six people.
- Only two vehicles per site are allowed to park overnight; one vehicle may be parked at the campsite, while the other must park in the public parking area.
- Only one RV, travel trailer or pop-up camper and one tent or a maximum of two tents or one tent and one shade canopy are allowed per campsite.
- No boats, jet skis or hauling trailers are permitted in the park.
Read additional campground rules and information.
Camping Fees
- Before Memorial Day and after Labor Day weekends, the fee is $60 per night.
- Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day; Monday through Thursday is $60 per night.
- Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day; Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays are $70 per night. (Note: There is a two-night minimum for weekend reservations and a three-night minimum for holiday weekend reservations.)
Upon check-in, a $20 key deposit is collected and refunded with the return of the key.
For additional information, contact the Breezy Point Beach and Campground Office at 410-535-0259 or email brzystaff@calvertcountymd.gov.
Weekends and holidays, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
| Age Group | County Resident Cost | Non-Resident Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (ages 12 and up) | $10 | $20 |
| Child (ages 3-11) | $6 | $12 |
| Senior (ages 60 and up) | $6 | $12 |
| Children (2 and under) | Free | Free |
Weekdays and off-season weekends (excluding holidays)
| Age Group | County Resident Cost | Non-Resident Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (ages 12 and up) | $6 | $12 |
| Child (ages 3-11) | $4 | $8 |
| Senior (ages 60 and up) | $4 | $8 |
| Children (2 and under) | Free | Free |
Weekday Specials (excluding holidays)
For All
| Day | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monday | Free admission for children 11 years and younger |
| Tuesday | $10 per vehicle (max of 7 people) |
| Wednesday | Free admission for seniors (55+ years) |
| Thursday | All admissions are half price |
| Monday-Friday | All admission half price after 5 p.m. |
Calvert County Residents Only
| Day | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monday and Friday | $1 Admission |
| Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday | All admissions are half price |
Season Passes
Calvert County Residents Only
| Age Group | Cost |
|---|---|
| Individual | $140 |
| Family (five people) | $200 |
| Additional family members | $25 |
Our mission is to provide the best experience possible to our guests. To ensure everyone has a great time while visiting Breezy Point, we have established the following guidelines for our patrons:
- Swim at your own risk. No lifeguards are on duty. Swimming is permitted in designated areas only.
- No pets are allowed. Service animals are permitted in the park. Please let staff know if you have a service animal in the park.
- No amplified music (music played through a speaker of any kind) is allowed in the beach or picnic areas.
- Alcohol is not permitted. Alcohol consumption or use of illegal drugs will result in immediate removal by local authorities.
- Smoking and vaping are not permitted.
- Gas grills are not permitted.
- No glass containers.
- No utility/hauling trailers, boats, golf carts or motorized scooters allowed in the park.
- Parents are responsible for their children’s behavior at all times. A responsible adult must accompany and actively supervise children under the age of 18 years.
- Fireworks are prohibited.
- Keep off wooden or stone groin structures. Do not remove stones from the stone groins.
- Fishing and crabbing are permitted in designated areas with appropriate license.
- Disorderly, ill-mannered conduct or drunkenness will not be tolerated and will result in dismissal from the park.
- Picnic tables and grills are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may not be reserved in advance.
Per Maryland law, boats and jet skis are prohibited from being operated near mooring or within 100 feet of people, piers and pilings.
Click Here to Download Breezy Point Beach Rules
Top five things to do at Breezy Point Beach & Campground:
1. Hunt for fossils, shark teeth, shells and sea glass at the beach.
- Breezy Point Beach is the perfect location to search for the lost relics of the Chesapeake! Our beach is home to tons of fossils, shark teeth, shells and more. Patrons never go empty handed, and the best part is you can keep the treasure you found!
2. Spend an afternoon fishing or crabbing.
- In addition to our gorgeous beach, we also have a 200-foot pier for all our licensed fishing and crabbing enthusiasts. There is nothing better than casting a line out and watching a gorgeous sunset on the pier.
3. Paddle the Chesapeake Bay.
- One way to truly appreciate Breezy Point’s scenic setting is to get out on the water! Patrons are welcome to bring paddleboards and kayaks to Breezy Point! Exploring the beautiful bay is a great way to spend the day.
4. Have a Picnic.
- Breezy Point is so much fun, but you will probably get hungry at some point. Patrons love to bring picnics and eat at the shaded picnic areas while enjoying the view. Within the picnic areas, there are charcoal grills (patrons must provide their own charcoal) for cooking out!
5. Take a Snapshot of the View.
- Every season, Breezy Point attracts tons of photographers, professionals and amateurs alike, who cannot stay away from the gorgeous scenery. The best time of day to take a picture is in the morning, and many of our guests love to capture it on the fishing pier. The pictures our guests take at Breezy Point are worth much more than a thousand words.
How to Get Here
Breezy Point is located about one hour from Washington DC, making it the ideal location to turn city living into beach bum fun for the day. Breezy Point is located in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, a town home to fresh, local seafood, public boat ramps, charter fishing and much more.
Breezy Point Beach & Campground was acquired by the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners in January 1995 and is operated by the Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation. County ownership guarantees that future generations will always have a place to enjoy the riches of the beautiful Chesapeake Bay.
From I-495 (Capitol Beltway) take Exit 11A, Route 4 South/East. Take MD Route 260, Chesapeake Beach Road approximately nine miles to Chesapeake Beach. Turn right on MD 261, proceed five miles and turn left at green road sign onto Breezy Point Road. Continue one mile to Breezy Point Beach and Campground.