Matapeake Clubhouse & Beach



Located on the Chesapeake Bay on Kent Island, Maryland, the grounds include a public swimming beach, an outdoor amphitheater, family picnic area and 1 mile trail through the surrounding woods, with views of the Bay Bridge. The beach and grounds are open sunrise to sunset daily.

For up to date beach information and current beach conditions, please visit the Maryland Healthy Beaches website.



Rental Information

We are no longer renting Matapeake Beach and Clubhouse for weddings and special events during the summer months. This allows our beach goers to enjoy this park during its normal hours at their convenience. If you are interested in renting during off-season please contact our office at 410-758-0835. 

Dog Beach at Matapeake Clubhouse & Public Beach 

Yes, there is a lovely spot where you may take your dog for a swim! A winding trail through the woods ends at the Dog Beach, on the sandy banks of Chesapeake Bay. Parking is located at the Matapeake Clubhouse and Public Beach lot; however, pets are not allowed at the clubhouse, its lawn, or the public beach. The pet trail begins at the fence that borders the rear of the clubhouse. Enjoy your visit and please bring along a plastic bag to clean up after your pet to ensure that this park stays open and available to dog lovers, while not posing a public health issue for the families using the public beach.

Beach Visitors
Dog Swimming

Directions to Matapeake Clubhouse and Public Beach

From Annapolis:

  • Take US 50/301 East towards the Bay Bridge
  • Cross the Bay Bridge and take the first exit – Exit 37 Romancoke/Stevensville
  • Make a right onto Romancoke Road (Route 8 S)
  • Proceed approximately 2.3 miles and turn right on Sonny Shultz Blvd
  • Proceed approximately 0.2 mile to the Matapeake Beach and Clubhouse parking lot.

From Easton:

  • Take US 50/301 West towards the Bay Bridge
  • Take Exit 37 Romancoke/Stevensville (Last exit before crossing the Bay Bridge)
  • Make a left onto Romancoke Road (Route 8 S)
  • Proceed approximately 2.3 miles and turn right on Sonny Shultz Blvd
  • Proceed approximately 0.2 mile to the Matapeake Beach and Clubhouse parking lot.