Friends of Point Lookout

07/02/2026

Day use reservations will be required at Point Lookout and Newtowne Neck this Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. Entry for Newtowne Neck is free with reservations. Entry for Point Lookout will be charged per person. All passholders (Golden Age, Annual Passport, Military) still enter for free, choose "Apply Special Access Pass" when making your reservation.

06/07/2026

Join us next weekend for our annual Blue and Gray Days event at historic Fort #3.

05/27/2026

Join us at Point Lookout this weekend for our annual Timeline Event. Activities will feature representation from the various military historical time periods that influenced both Point Lookout and St. Mary’s County. Living history programs will include demonstrations of small arms and military/civilian life.

05/22/2026

Maryland State Parks are expanding their vehicle entry reservation system to help manage long wait lines this summer.

(From WYPR News) https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2026-05-20/maryland-state-parks-to-expand-advance-entry-registration-system-ahead-of-summer-season

05/22/2026

Metal detecting can be a fun way to explore Maryland’s history, but please remember that approval from the park manager is required before metal detecting in Maryland State Parks. Rules can vary from park to park, and some areas may be restricted to help protect historical artifacts, archaeological resources, wildlife habitats, and sensitive natural areas.

Please note that metal detecting is always prohibited at Point Lookout State Park and Calvert Cliffs State Park.

Before heading out, we encourage visitors to contact the park directly and review the regulations here: https://bit.ly/4nLJ1RI

05/22/2026

Reminder: Day-Use Reservations Required for Six Maryland State Parks Beginning Memorial Day Weekend

Starting this week, visitors planning to attend Greenbrier State Park, Point Lookout, Newtowne Neck, North Point, Sandy Point, and Swallow Falls State Parks for Memorial Day weekend are required to make reservations at parkdayuse.maryland.gov prior to arrival at the park. Read more: https://ow.ly/lQXI50Z2CUz

05/15/2026

Starting next weekend, May 23-25, Day Use Reservations will be required for Point Lookout and Newtowne Neck State Parks. Reservations will be required for weekends and holidays through Labor Day. You can make a day use reservation up to 7 days in advance, including same day reservations, using this website:

Book day-use reservations for Maryland State Parks.

11/08/2025

Tulip Loop (full hook up for RVs) at Point Lookout State Park will open for a two-week period from November 14 to November 29, 2025. All campground loops will be open in Spring 2026. Reservations can be made at

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10/24/2025

Point Lookout State Park Complex is hiring for seasonal park ranger and seasonal maintenance positions. The salary is $17.15+/hour. Please apply online at https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/

Application deadline is Tuesday, November 18, 2025