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A view of docks and boats in the waterside town of Cape Charles VA

Cape Charles on Virginia's lower Eastern Shore is a bayside gem with many opportunities for visitors to enjoy the water.

A family walks along the beach searching for fossils at Calvert Cliffs.

Calvert Cliffs is a well known destination for fossil hunting.

A series of waterfalls and rocky conditions show the fall line on the Potomac River

Great Falls marks the fall line of the Potomac River.

At sunset, a boater returns to the docks used by working watermen at Tangier Island.

Four youngsters paddle kayaks on calm waters of the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania.

Physical Address:

1750 Forest Drive

Suite 140

Annapolis, MD 21401

Mailing Address:

1750 Forest Drive

Suite 140

Annapolis, MD 21401

contact-details

Phone Number: 4102602470 Voice

Email Address: chesapeake_info@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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. Inspiring stewardship across this vast region supports recreation, business, tourism, learning, and a thriving natural resource for all to enjoy.

park designation:

Directions:

The Chesapeake Bay office is located off of Aris T. Allen Blvd in Annapolis, Maryland. Traveling east on Route 50, take the exit towards Riva road and 665, Aris T. Allen Blvd. Continue on 665 to Forest drive. Our office is on the left through the first light, across from the Safeway.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

NPS Chesapeake Bay Office Hours

All Park Hours above refers to the core hours the Chesapeake Bay Program Office is open. This program office manages the National Park Service's responsibilities under the Chesapeake Bay Initiative and the Chesapeake Gateways & Water Trails Network. The office core hours are from 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. The office is closed on federal holidays. Quite frequently, the office is open for business at least one hour earlier and one hour later than core hours.

Weather Information:

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. The warm season lasts from May 30 to September 18 with an average daily high temperature above 77°F. The cold season lasts from November 29 to March 4 with an average daily high temperature below 50°F.