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North Point State Park is located in Baltimore County on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and is surrounded by beautiful and fascinating natural and historical resources. It consists of 1,310 acres off Old North Point Road in Edgemere.
The Defenders Trail, see the park map, was used during the War of 1812, and passes through the park. North Point was also the site of the historical Bay Shore Amusement Park, a popular destination for summer visitors from 1906 until it closed in 1947. Visitors can see the original trolley shelter (right) and fountain that have been restored. The trolley shelter is now a popular destination for special events and can be reserved by calling the visitor center.
North Point is rich in natural beauty. Come see how Mother Nature reclaimed the land where the amusement park once stood. The park has scenic views overlooking the water, a wading beach, a fishing pier and hiking trails that lead you around the park and through protected wildlands.
For those who would like to learn more about the park's natural and cultural history, contact the on-site visitor center at 410-477-0757. Read more about North Point State Park's history in the spring 2003 edition of The Natural Resource magazine.
FEATURES
Hiking and biking trails, tidal fishing, flatwater paddling, birding, historic interests, picnicking and a visitor center.
Bikes are not permitted in any protected wildland areas.
Location - North Point State Park is located in Baltimore County near the town of Edgemere.
DIRECTIONS FROM NORTH BALTIMORE:
Take Baltimore Beltway 695-south towards Essex/Key Bridge. Follow 695 to Exit 42 (151 Sparrows Point/North Point Boulevard). Exit and bear right onto 151 South to first light. Make left onto North Point Road (Route 20). Follow through Edgemere for 1.9 miles to North Point State Park on left.DIRECTIONS FROM SOUTH BALTIMORE:
Take Baltimore Beltway 695 North towards Glen Burnie/Key Bridge. Follow 695 over Key Bridge to Exit 43 (Bethlehem Boulevard/Sparrows Point). Get off at Exit 43 and make left at first blinking light (Bethlehem Boulevard). Follow Bethlehem Boulevard/158 East for one mile to North Point Boulevard. Cross over North Point Boulevard onto North Point Road (Route 20). Follow Route 20 through Edgemere for 1.9 miles to park on left.
North Point State Park
c/o Gunpowder Falls State Park
2813 Jerusalem Road
P.O. Box 480
Kingsville, MD 21087
(410)592-2897
Photographs by Tom Darden
