Natural swimming hole
North Beach — Town Beach and Boardwalk
Ocean cove · Maryland
About this swimming hole
The municipal beach of the small Chesapeake Bay town of North Beach, platted in 1900 as a rail-era summer resort, with a half-mile boardwalk and a public fishing pier along Bay Avenue. The town states the bay here has minimal wave action, and the beach officially opens each Memorial Day. Miocene fossils and shark teeth wash up in the beach gravel, as they do along much of this Calvert County shoreline.
Good to know
| Water type | Ocean cove |
|---|---|
| Depth | Shallow bay water with minimal wave action |
| Best season | June–August |
| Fees | Free for Town of North Beach residents; Calvert County residents $9 per adult (12–54) and $6 per child (3–11); out-of-county visitors $25 per adult and $10 per child |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | 8 a.m. until dusk or 8 p.m., whichever comes first |
| Parking | Town parking near the Bay Avenue boardwalk and beach entrances; the beach occasionally closes for inclement weather |
| Amenities | Beach, Boardwalk, Fishing pier, Umbrella, chair, and inner-tube rentals |
| County | Calvert |
| Nearest town | North Beach |
| Safety notes | No lifeguards are present — the town posts swim-at-your-own-risk rules. Check Calvert County Health Department beach water-quality results before swimming, particularly after heavy rain. |
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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 North Beach — Town Beach and Boardwalk?
Yes — North Beach — Town Beach and Boardwalk is listed as a natural swimming spot in Maryland. Heads-up: No lifeguards are present — the town posts swim-at-your-own-risk rules. Check Calvert County Health Department beach water-quality results before swimming, particularly after heavy rain.. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does North Beach — Town Beach and Boardwalk require reservations?
No reservations are required at North Beach — Town Beach and Boardwalk based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit North Beach — Town Beach and Boardwalk?
Reported fee info: Free for Town of North Beach residents; Calvert County residents $9 per adult (12–54) and $6 per child (3–11); out-of-county visitors $25 per adult and $10 per child. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit North Beach — Town Beach and Boardwalk?
The best season is typically June–August.