Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge

A 2,285-acre island refuge at the mouth of the Chester River. Several beach-access trails through woods lead to quiet shoreline. Not a swimming destination — this is about birds, quiet, and native plants. Bald eagle and osprey nesting in spring.

Skip the beach today.

80% rain · 25 mph wind · 59°F air

Weather

  • 59°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • 80% rain — wet day — beach day is off
  • 25 mph wind — strong wind — umbrellas will flip

Water

  • 66°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
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0 Swim
0 Sunbathe
9 Walk
52 Photo

Best for photography today

Air Temp
59°F
Clear
Wind
15 to 25 mph
NW
Rain
80%
Sunday
UV Peak
3 Moderate
Peaks 04 PM · burn in ~67m
Tomorrow
56°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Water Temp
66°F
Refreshing
Sunrise
6:23 AM
Sunset
7:44 PM
Moon · 3%
New Moon
Spring tides — bigger range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
1:37 AM Low 0.1 ft
8:11 AM High 1.9 ft
3:11 PM Low 0.1 ft
8:33 PM High 1.1 ft
Today Apr 19
59°

Rain Showers

80%
8
Mon Apr 20
56°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

15%
55
Tue Apr 21
57°

Sunny

0%
60
Wed Apr 22
71°

Chance Rain Showers

33%
57
Thu Apr 23
74°

Sunny

1%
77
Fri Apr 24
78°

Sunny

5%
77
Sat Apr 25
74°

Chance Rain Showers

38%
65

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Parking

Free refuge lot.

Dogs

Dogs permitted on leash on trails.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

1730 Eastern Neck Rd, Rock Hall, MD 21661

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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS