Natural swimming hole
Beverly Triton Nature Park — Swimming Beach
Ocean cove · Maryland
About this swimming hole
A 344-acre Anne Arundel County nature park at the tip of the Mayo Peninsula, on the site of a segregated-era beach resort that closed in 1968 and opened to the general public as a park in 2013. Its roughly 2,300-foot Chesapeake Bay swimming beach, designated in 2023, is the county's longest public swim shoreline. Five miles of trails loop past brackish ponds, a fishing pier, and a cartop boat launch behind the beach.
Good to know
| Water type | Ocean cove |
|---|---|
| Best season | June–August |
| Fees | $6 per vehicle |
| Reservations required | Yes |
| Hours | 7 a.m. to dusk |
| Parking | Small lot at 1202 Triton Beach Road (about 96 spaces); a free reservation pass is required on summer weekends and holidays, and beach gear must be carried about 0.2 miles from the lot to the sand |
| Amenities | Beach, Trails, Kayak and canoe launch, Fishing pier, Playground, Restrooms |
| County | Anne Arundel |
| Nearest town | Edgewater |
| Safety notes | All Anne Arundel County swimming beaches are unprotected — no lifeguards, swim at your own risk. County rules impose a no-swimming advisory for at least 48 hours after rainfall of half an inch or more; jellyfish may be present. |
Map
Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Beverly Triton Nature Park — Swimming Beach?
Yes — Beverly Triton Nature Park — Swimming Beach is listed as a natural swimming spot in Maryland. Heads-up: All Anne Arundel County swimming beaches are unprotected — no lifeguards, swim at your own risk. County rules impose a no-swimming advisory for at least 48 hours after rainfall of half an inch or more; jellyfish may be present.. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Beverly Triton Nature Park — Swimming Beach require reservations?
Yes — reservations are required to visit Beverly Triton Nature Park — Swimming Beach. Book ahead, especially on summer weekends.
Is there a fee to visit Beverly Triton Nature Park — Swimming Beach?
Reported fee info: $6 per vehicle. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Beverly Triton Nature Park — Swimming Beach?
The best season is typically June–August.