Located in southeastern Cecil County, Maryland along the northern shore of the Sassafras River, this property is owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and leased to the Department of Natural Resources for wildlife management and recreation.
What To See
Grove Neck MHA is a Designated Wildlife Sanctuary. Habitat includes forested land surrounding the sanctuary which is primarily a wetland area.
What To Do
This area is open for waterfowl hunting only from established blind sites located along the shore of the Sassafras River during the regulated hunting season established by the Maryland Wildlife and Heritage Service. Hunters are required to have a permit to hunt and a daily reservation to access the area. Wildlife disturbance within the designated sanctuary is strictly prohibited.
Area Regulations
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Access to Grove Neck MHA is restricted from September 1 through February 15 for the hunting season to seasonal hunting permit holders with daily reservations.
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ATV’s and other unlicensed motor vehicles are prohibited.
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Parking is available in designated parking lots.
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Waterfowl hunting is restricted to two sites along the Sassafras River.
Non-Hunting Users
Outside the hunting season Grove Neck MHA is a Wildlife Sanctuary and is open for hiking, bird watching, nature photography, etc. with a seasonal non-hunting permit.
Directions
Grove Neck MHA is located in the southeast portion of Cecil County, Maryland. Take Rt. 213 to Rt. 282 east (Crystal Beach Rd.) Take Grove Neck Rd. to the intersection of Tockwogh Dr. for available parking. For complete area regulations, information, or seasonal permits contact the Gwynnbrook Wildlife and Heritage Service Office at 410-356-9272.
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