breezy point beach and campground

If you have young ones, then the title should have you sold.There are ancient shark teeth to be found, washed up onshore from Calvert Cliffs. It is an exercise in patience for both adults and children but quite a thrill when you find a shiny, pointed black little tooth.TIPS• Come prepared with cash to pay for entry. It's cheaper on weekdays.• You can drive up and park right next to the picnic area on the beach.• Bring food and drinks. Not much here in the way of restaurants.• There is a small playground on-site, bathrooms and some concessions.• No lifeguards and part of the beach is netted.• Wear water shoes and bring insect repellent.• Some campers I met holiday here annually and spoke highly of the facilities.

Our family always has a great time at Breezy Point. It's especially nice on the camping side. On the camping side you are provided with plenty of space to spread out and set up tents and a screen tent area. The water and electric that's provided for each site makes our stay a lil home away from home. This was the firs time that I can say the bathroom was not as well maintained as in the past. The bathrooms could use some upgrades on the faucets (water pressure) and shower area (holds too much water). We enjoy this beach and look forward to many many more family camping trips as our family has grown tremendously. So happy to have this place here in the state of Maryland.

My husband and I ended up here after checking out North Beach, and being appalled by the cost. Breezy Point was $6 per person, but is definitely less of a beachy beach. The 'sand' was mostly pebbles and shell fragments, so bring water socks! Seriously. Flip flops don't cut it. Regardless of if you're going in the water or not. There are bathrooms, and a canteen (which was closed when we were there on a Wednesday morning), but I suggest bringing a cooler with your lunch and some cold drinks. There are picnic tables under trees towards the back, but I would also bring a beach umbrella, chairs, and plenty of blankets or towels to protect you from the jagged 'sand'. There are also grills if you want to go that route. The entrance to the water is a gradual slope, and there is a netted off area good for kids (and a non-netted area good for adults who aren't interested in competing with kids in the water).

Great place to visit. If you are going to come, be sure to read their website FIRST so that you bring enough CASH to pay the admission fee!! A bit pricey, but there are loads of things to do. Cooking out (grills-bring your charcoal,etc), picnic tables, great playground, volleyball (bring your own ball), bathroom facilities, snack bar, plus CLEAN beach!! Bring a big cooler if you plan to stay all day. Be aware that some groups get loud, especially on the weekends! I prefer to go during the week when it is less crowded.

Most enjoyable place on the bay and the beach! I would recommend this to everyone! So secluded. And beautiful!

I kept a trailer in the seasonal section of the campground and this is great park to bring the family and kids. It has a playground on the beach and picnic tables and grills for groups to use.

Breezy Point Beach has shade areas with numerous picnic tables with access to a sunny beach. Most times I have visited, there is a breeze in the shaded areas for eating and having a party for those who do not prefer the sunny beach. Also grills are provided. Perfect from DC. MD, & VA for a 1 day get away. HOWEVER, there are also places to rent and beachfront homes nearby for overnight stays. Minimal cost of $5 per car with lower rates for senior citizens to enter beach. Numerous "clean" toilets available in a nearby brick building (max minute walk depending on area of beach you are in) and after 4 years of visits, they always have toilet paper!!!

This is our local beach. Our family goes to the beach several times a month. The jelly fish have been a problem this year. Not sure what is going on with the nets. There are as many explanations as there are people to ask. If planning a visit to Breezy Point and swimming is most important I would recommend coming early in the season. The jelly fish population increases as the water temperature increases. There is a large playground and a decently large beach. My kids play catch, volleyball and run around with the other kids on the beach in and out of the surf having a great time. This is low key fun.We enjoy beach combing and have quite a collection of both sea glass and shark's teeth from Breezy Point. Our family love to help visitors find their first shark's tooth! We have found other fossils as well. Breezy Point is not very crowded during the week even in the summer. Weekends can be a different story, parking can be tight and the beach can be very crowded. This is particularly true during the 4th of July holiday and Labor Day. After Labor Day the crowds seem to abate even on weekends and by October the beach is fairly empty. We love to walk the beach on a quiet afternoon or get up early to watch the sunrise over the water. The fall is a peaceful time of the year on the water.

We came here on a weekday in the summer and it was peaceful - granted we were here by 8 am. We were only one of about 8-10 people on the beach plus some people fishing off the pier.We didn't come here to swim - but just to relax, hear the ocean and have the kids play in the sand. (There was a bacteria warning by the Health department but we, as said, we weren't intent on swimming anyway.)The place has:- a decent sized playground- grills (bring charcoal, lighter)- some trees- clean bathrooms - a snack bar- lots of picnic tablesWe accomplished our goal: a couple of hours of serenity and kids having fun. With a manageable drive!

Took my kids for a nice local day at the water. The jelly fish nets were down, so one got stung within minutes of entering the water. Then the water appeared to be infested with jelly fish, making a dip in the water out of the question. They tried to have some fun on the beach but that got old fast. I asked about a refund at the front gate and was told there is a no refund policy and that there was a sign saying there were jelly fish. Well, when we went in I was sitting in a mini van and that notice happened to be taped to the very top area of the booth window so I couldn't even see it. We will not bother here again.

I do not recommend for families with young children. 1. removed the fishing net in the bathing area - this does not prevent the input. They say only the presence of jellyfish. 2. you pay your money, you do not get anything in return (check, ticket, etc.) - it's illegal! 3. Very dirty beach, terrible barbecue area (old and dirty tables, rusty grills) 4. There is a children's play area (slide, swing) 5. terrible shower - impossible to normally use

We went to fish and the pier was pretty small but people were catching fish. The nets to keep the jellyfish out were destroyed in Sandy and were supposed to be replaced before the 2013 season but have not been. That was supposed to be done by Maryland Gov. not the campground. The campground seems ok though but we didn't get to see much. I hear that you can find fossils here but we didn't know that when we went.

My first time there and it will be my last, cost $10.00 a person to get in. Did not have much to offer, there was no net up and there were old poles in the swim area. The Bay water was dirty. After spending the day there we want to check out the camp ground, want to ride thru. They had a gate I stop worker and ask If we could ride thru the camping area was told no. I camp so if I can check a place out first I do before return to camp. They said we could walk, now I a handicapso how do you walk? So to me I would not plan a camping trip there. I was reading the review from other that is one reason I want to check it out to see if it was like what they said or if they had change things. I like the thing about being on the bay, but damn I want to see something before put more money into it.....

I went to Breezy Point beach today for a day trip with another family. The netted swimming area does not exist right now, as they are constructing a new pier and had to remove it. As a result, jellyfish come right to the shoreline. Three of the six children we brought were stung. And, of course, after that, despite the warm weather, we couldn't swim (or even wade). To add insult to injury, the snack bar wasn't even open (we were hoping to lift spirits with some ice cream). The park feels compelled to post the following signs: "Please do not bathe in the restroom." (Would I be bathing in the toilet, or in the sink?) "Please remain dressed when using the outdoor shower". But not one sign, either on the website or at the beach, notified guests of the lack of net, the presence of jellyfish, and the warning to swim at your own risk.

I absolutely love camping here simply because we park right on the bay, and every morning I get up, watch the sunrise with a cup of coffee or tea, walk down to the water and look for sea glass or shark's teeth, and then relax in the sun and read a book. They have kayak rentals if you want to enjoy a ride on the bay. There's a fishing pier to fish on. The park area has a playground and snack bar, and when we were last there, Maggie Moo set up a little tent with ice cream.If you're used to KOA or Yogi bear campground resorts, this is not like that. There's no pool or activities - just a picnic table and a half barrel that serves as a fire pit. This is a county owned park and campground and it's pretty well run. The bathroom/shower facilities are okay - nothing great, but fine for us.The campground has always been quiet when our family has gone, and we go at least twice a year for the past three years, including Memorial Day weekend and July 4th. I've never had to complain about anything. We've met nice people camping there as well.If you stay at the campground for a few days, you can venture into nearby Chesapeake or North Beaches to go to the water park, farmer's market, and restaurants. Neptune's in North Beach is one of my favorite restaurants in the area.There are only about 18 daily campsites, so if you want to go in the summer, call ahead to book because the campground fills up.