Visit the Chesapeake
Explore your Chesapeake: wade into its waters, delve into its human stories, fall in love with its natural beauty. You can connect with the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers through its exceptional parks, wildlife refuges, museums, sailing ships, historic communities, trails and more.
Public Access
Public access points are places anyone can visit to swim, hike, paddle or simply enjoy the history and natural beauty of the Chesapeake. Providing access to natural areas helps the public build a connection with the rivers, forests and wildlife of the Bay watershed.
To find a public access site, simply enter a ZIP code or click and zoom on the map below. Or, you can download the full list of public access sites.