Important Facts
- All swimming beaches in Anne Arundel County are unprotected swimming beaches. Swim at your own risk. Lifeguards are not present.
- Umbrellas and small (not to exceed 25 square feet) shade canopies are permitted.
- After rainfall of ½ inch or more, all Anne Arundel County Beaches are under a no swimming/no direct water contact advisory for at least 48 hours due to expected high bacteria levels.
- The public is advised to exit the beach and seek shelter in their vehicle at the first sound of thunder or sight of lightning. Remain sheltered for 30 minutes past the last sound of thunder or sight of lightning.
- Jellyfish may be present in the waters of any swimming beach in Anne Arundel County.
General Rules at All Swimming Beaches
Prohibited:
- Alcohol
- Smoking/Vaping of tobacco and marijuana products
- Dogs
- Kites
- Amplified Music
- Fishing
- Glass bottles
- Enclosed tents
- Grills
- Open fires
- Climbing on rock breakwaters and jetties
- Walking or setting up items on beach grasses
- Operating a motorized vehicle on the beach
- Large shade canopies (anything larger than 25 square feet)
Park-Specific Policies
Fort Smallwood Park
- Dogs are permitted on the southernmost (furthest away from the parking area) section of the beach only. Dogs must be leashed and under owners control at all times while on the beach. Dog waste bags and trash cans are provided on this section of the beach. Please pick up after your dog.
- Digging large holes on the beach is prohibited.
- Trash cans are provided throughout the park.
Mayo Beach Park
- Mayo Beach is a trash free park, which means any trash you bring into the park you must bring out of the park. Trash cans are not provided. A dumpster is available onsite.
- Dogs are not permitted on the swimming beach, but are welcome on a leash anywhere else in the park.
Beverly Triton Nature Park
- Beverly Triton Nature Park is a trash free park, which means any trash you bring into the park you must bring out of the park. Trash cans are not provided. A dumpster is available onsite.
- Dogs are not permitted on the swimming beach, but are welcome on a leash anywhere else in the park.
