Explore Historic Annapolis on Foot
Explore Annapolis on a self-guided walking tour that highlights centuries of history along the Chesapeake Bay. Visit the Maryland State House, the U.S.
60-90 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
National Park Service site
Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay is a National Park Service site in District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 0 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.
District of ColumbiaDelawareMarylandNew YorkPennsylvaniaVirginiaWest Virginia No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“Over 41 million acres are connected through the waters that flow to and through Chesapeake Bay. The National Park Service strives to connect people to the opportunities and adventures throughout the watershed.”
Active alerts
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Closures
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Campgrounds
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Visitor centers
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Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Things to do
Annapolis Sailing Cruises: Schooner Woodwind
Annapolis Sailing Cruises: Schooner Woodwind offers two-hour public sailing experiences aboard classic schooners on the Chesapeake Bay.
120 Minutes Spring, Summer, Fall Reservation required Fee applies
Bay Venture Outfitters, North East, MD
Bay Venture Outfitters in North East, Maryland offers kayak and paddleboard access to the North East River and nearby wetlands.
60-240 Minutes Spring, Summer, Fall Reservation required Fee applies Pets allowed
See all 18 things to do in Chesapeake Bay →
Activities the NPS lists for Chesapeake Bay.
BoatingCompass and GPSGeocachingGuided ToursPaddlingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife Watching
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Operating hours
All Park Hours above refers to the core hours the Chesapeake Bay Program Office is open.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Weather: Annapolis, Maryland has a warm humid temperate climate with hot summers and no dry season. Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 29°F to 86°F and is rarely below 19°F or above 91°F.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 4102602470
- [email protected]
- Address
- 1750 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401
- Coordinates
- 38.9716, -76.4834· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
No visitor centers are listed for this site in the NPS data.
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.