About the Plunge

Directions & Parking Information

Please note that Sandy Point State Park will open Saturday morning between 7:30 - 8 AM. There is NO overnight parking available at Sandy Point Friday evening – that includes anyone reserving a Bus Parking Spot.

Parking for the 13th Annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge will be available at the following locations:

Naval Academy Stadium – Annapolis, MD

Anne Arundel Community College – Annapolis, MD

Directions -DIRECTIONS TO Anne Arundel Community College – OFF-SITE PARKING AREA ON THE EASTERN SHORE:
From Baltimore Area:
Take the Baltimore Beltway (695) towards Glen Burnie. Merge onto I-97 South via Exit 4 on the left towards Annapolis/Bay Bridge. From 97, merge onto Rt. 50 East via Exit 22 on the left. Follow Rt. 50 East to Exit 27, Route 2 north (Governor Ritchie Highway) toward Baltimore. Stay on Route 2 for about 3 miles and turn right on College Parkway. Make your second right into the campus and follow to parking lot ‘C’ (please do not park in other lots or your vehicle may be ticketed or towed).

From Washington, D.C. Area:
Take the Capital Beltway (495) towards Baltimore/College Park. From 495, merge onto Rt. 50 East via Exit 19A towards Annapolis. Follow Rt. 50 East to Exit 27, Route 2 north (Governor Ritchie Highway) toward Baltimore. Stay on Route 2 for about 3 miles and turn right on College Parkway. Make your second right into the campus and follow to parking lot ‘C’ (please do not park in other lots or your vehicle may be ticketed or towed).

From Maryland’s Eastern Shore:
Follow Rt. 50 West across the Bay Bridge, to Exit 27, Route 2 north (Governor Ritchie Highway) toward Baltimore. Stay on Route 2 for about 3 miles and turn right on College Parkway. Make your second right into the campus and follow to parking lot ‘C’ (please do not park in other lots or your vehicle may be ticketed or towed).

Kent Island High School – Stevensville, MD

Sandy Point State Park – Annapolis, MD

Are you traveling with your team or group by bus to Sandy Point State Park?

Because we want to encourage mass carpooling, we are accepting reservations for bus parking ONLY. To reserve your bus space and request your pass, email us at plunge@somd.org or call 410-789-6677.
NOTE: Bus passes used by SUV’s, RV’s or anything smaller than a school bus or charter bus will not be honored on Plunge Day