🌤 Weather at Love Point State Park by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36–73 °F | 66–87 °F | 41–78 °F | 29–46 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Stevensville 2SW, 6 mi away, elevation 10 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
🏆 Maryland — Northern tip of Kent Island where the Chesapeake Bay Bridge touches down — site of the former Love Point steamship landing where passengers ferried across the bay before the bridge opened in 1952. Incredible views of the 4.3-mile Bay Bridge!
Visitor Information
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Maryland |
About Love Point
Love Point State Park on Kent Island in Queen Anne’s County sits at the northern tip of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge landing — the iconic 4.3-mile bridge connecting Maryland’s Western and Eastern Shores. Before the bridge opened in 1952, ferries from Love Point were the primary connection between the two halves of Maryland. The park preserves this transportation heritage while providing fishing and bay access.
Things to Do
Fishing in the Chesapeake Bay, watching ships pass under the Bay Bridge, kayaking, crabbing, picnicking with bay views, and exploring the former ferry terminal that once connected Maryland’s Eastern Shore to the mainland.
History & Ecology
Kent Island — where Love Point sits — was the first English settlement in Maryland (1631), one year before the Calvert colony at St. Mary’s City. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge (1952, expanded 1973) transformed the Eastern Shore from an isolated agricultural region to a commuter suburb. Love Point’s fishing pier provides direct access to some of the bay’s best striped bass and perch fishing.
Plan Your Visit
Love Point provides fishing pier access, bay views, and the former ferry terminal site. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge (visible from the park) carries 25 million vehicles annually. Kent Island’s restaurants specialize in crab cakes — Maryland’s signature dish. Terrapin Nature Park (3 miles) has boardwalk trails through salt marsh. The park is free; open dawn to dusk. Combine with the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels (30 minutes).
Insider Tips
Bay Bridge gateway: Love Point sits at the northern tip of Kent Island — where the Chesapeake Bay Bridge connects Maryland’s Western and Eastern Shores. Pro tip: Before the Bay Bridge (1952), ferries connected the shores — Love Point was a major ferry terminal. Eastern Shore: The Eastern Shore has a distinct culture — slower pace, watermen communities, and agricultural traditions.
Best Time to Visit
Summer: Bay views and fishing. Fall: Waterfowl migration begins. Spring: Rockfish season. Winter: Quiet bay views.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Eastern Shore?
Maryland’s Eastern Shore is the Delmarva Peninsula east of the Chesapeake Bay — a flat, agricultural landscape with a culture distinct from the rest of Maryland. Watermen harvest crabs and oysters using traditional methods. Small towns retain their character. The Eastern Shore was historically isolated before the Bay Bridge (1952) — that isolation preserved traditions that are now valued as authentic American heritage.
More parks nearby: Sandy Point State Park is a short drive away, while Matapeake State Park lies a short drive away.
Wildlife & Nature
Love Point SP — on Kent Island in the Chesapeake Bay. The park’s Bay shoreline, wetlands, and fields support ospreys, great blue herons, and striped bass.
Nearby Attractions
Stevensville — adjacent. Chesapeake Bay Bridge — nearby (one of the longest over-water structures in the world). Kent Island — surrounding — the largest island in the Chesapeake Bay.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Love Point State Park
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Maryland state parks welcome leashed pets, but where they may go is set park by park under the Maryland Park Service Pet Policy — check each park's designated pet areas.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- 6 ft maximum in designated pet areas and 10 ft in undeveloped areas; off-leash under voice control only while swimming in designated areas
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- At most parks pets are barred from sandy swim beaches from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; many parks allow shoreline swimming outside the swim beach
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Most cabins are pet-free, but select parks designate pet-friendly cabins (e.g. Herrington Manor cabins 1-10, New Germany cabins 3-7)
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Pets not allowed in park buildings or playgrounds; pets must be licensed and vaccinated
Are dogs allowed at Love Point State Park?
Maryland state parks welcome leashed pets, but where they may go is set park by park under the Maryland Park Service Pet Policy — check each park's designated pet areas. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via dnr.maryland.gov. More: Maryland state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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