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

Important Information
Directions - DIRECTIONS TO THE NAVAL ACADEMY STADIUM – OFF-SITE PARKING AREA:

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 24 – Rowe Blvd. South. Merge onto Rowe Blvd (MD 70). Follow Rowe Blvd. approximately .5 miles to the Naval Academy Stadium on your right. Follow the signs to the Plunge parking area.

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 for approximately 20 miles to Rowe Blvd. South, via Exit 24, towards Annapolis. Merge onto Rowe Blvd (MD 70). Follow Rowe Blvd. approximately .5 miles to the Naval Academy Stadium on your right. Follow the signs to the Plunge parking area.

From Maryland’s Eastern Shore:
Follow Rt. 50 West across the Bay Bridge, to Exit 24, Rowe Blvd. South towards Annapolis. Merge onto Rowe Blvd (MD 70). Follow Rowe Blvd. approximately .5 miles to the Naval Academy Stadium on your right. Follow the signs to the Plunge parking area.

Anne Arundel Community College – Annapolis, MD

Directions

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 410-242-1515.
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