#turkey point lighthouse

[la-quotidienne-cest-moi]

Spring breaks

[dailylighthouse]

Turkey Point Lighthouse

Cecil County, Maryland, United States

Source: Flickr

Constructed: 1833

Automated: 1947

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[karenbelton]

Elk Neck State Park is located on a peninsula south of North East, Maryland, in Cecil County. Bounded by the Chesapeake Bay on the west and the Elk River on the east, this 2200-acre park includes marshlands, heavily wooded areas, white clay cliffs, and beaches. Since opening to the public in the early 1940s, the park has provided camping, swimming, fishing, boating, and hiking for visitors of all ages. In addition, the park features five hunting areas. The most scenic part of the park is the Turkey Point Lighthouse, located at the southern tip of the peninsula, with its sweeping views of the Chesapeake Bay and raptor viewing field. The only downside is that parking is very limited in this area, and you may be turned away on busy weekends, which can be very disappointing after driving 12 miles down the peninsula road. At the North East Beach Area and Picnic Shelters, visitors can enjoy a swimming beach, canoe/kayak launch, tire playground, and picnic area. At the Rogues Harbor Boat Launch Facility, visitors will find public boating access to the Elk River and fishing piers. Those wishing to stay overnight can access the Elk River Camping Area, which offers over 250 campsites, 15 cabins, a youth group camping area, park store, playground, and nature center. Whether visiting for a day or staying overnight, hikers can explore 12 scenic miles of trails, including the easy 1.5-mile round trip hike to the Turkey Point Lighthouse or the challenging 3-mile trip to the white clay cliffs overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. Trail maps can be downloaded from the park’s website by clicking here.