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Rocky Point Park and Beach
4.3★ · 2,175 Google ratings · Essex, New York
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
280 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 170 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
82°F
Tide
1 ft range today
Sand
140 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 7pm
Map of Rocky Point Park and Beach
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1Restrooms170 ft from the listing2Picnic tables110 ft from the listing3Covered shelter and bbq grill170 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 12 visitors · 2017–2026
Best for young children and picnics
Shallow, calm water, two playgrounds, shaded picnic areas, lifeguards, and restrooms make it ideal for families with small kids.
Arrive before 11am on weekends
The swimming area is small and gets severely crowded by mid-morning on hot days and holidays.
Wear water shoes in the bay
The bottom is rocky rather than sandy, and exposed sand on the beach gets hot enough to burn feet.
Watch for bugs on hot days
Large hornets, wasps, and other flying insects swarm the beach area during warm weather, especially near the changing facilities.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
74°F · overcast
Water
82°F
Waves
0.3 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the N
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 00:50 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:10 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 12:39 | High tide | ↑ |
| 18:25 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:22 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 2200 Rocky Point Rd, Essex, MD 21221
🌊 Water 280 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 170 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Rocky Point Park and Beach?
280 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Rocky Point Park and Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 170 ft from the listing.
When is Rocky Point Park and Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 7pm and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
