Youth groups looking for waterfront camping access will find Sandy Point State Park Youth Group Camping positioned on the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis. This state park facility operates from March through October and restricts camping to organized youth groups only, though day visitors can access the broader park for fishing, swimming, and fossil hunting.
The campground sits on open terrain with direct access to the bay's shoreline, where campers can search for shark teeth fossils or fish from the beach. Summer months bring significant crowding to the park, with Angel G. noting that "August is the worst month to visit if you like the water" due to jellyfish populations. Spring and fall visits encounter fewer crowds and more manageable conditions.
Access roads to the camping area can be rough, and the park frequently reaches capacity during peak summer days, sometimes closing early. Basic amenities include drinking water, restrooms, showers, and picnic tables, with campfires permitted in designated areas. Cell service remains available throughout the site.
For additional camping choices in the region, see campsites near Gibson Island. Groups planning summer visits should arrive early and consider alternative months for a more comfortable experience on the Chesapeake Bay.
Description
The park has two Youth Group Camping sites that are strictly for official youth groups only. The youth group camping sites are open from the beginning of April through the beginning of November. These rustic camping sites overlook the Chesapeake Bay. Each site has a small picnic shelter with two tables and a grill. Download a Youth Group Pass application online.
If your youth group would like to do a service project during your stay, please call the park two weeks before the date of your arrival and speak with the volunteer coordinator to set up a project.
Make youth group camping reservations on-line for Sandy Point State Park or call 1-888-432-CAMP (2267).
Reservation Info
Youth Groups Only Reservations Required
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Location
Public CampgroundSandy Point State Park Youth Group Camping is located in Maryland
Directions
Located at the western terminus of the Bay Bridge, off U.S. Routes 50/301 at exit 32.
Address
1100 East College Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21409
Coordinates
39.01877088 N
76.40344597 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/1/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 30 min from Baltimore, MD
- 36 min from Washington, DC
- 1 hr 4 min from Dover, DE
- 1 hr 18 min from Lexington Park, MD
