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

Kent Island High School – Stevensville, MD

Sandy Point State Park – Annapolis, MD

Important Information
Directions - DIRECTIONS TO SANDY POINT STATE PARK:
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. Follow 97 for approximately 18 miles, then merge onto Rt. 50 East via Exit 22 on the left. Follow Rt. 50 East approximately 8 miles to Exit 32 – Sandy Point State Park (last exit before crossing the Bay Bridge). Follow signs to the Park entrance.

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 25 miles to Exit 32 - Sandy Point State Park (last exit before crossing the Bay Bridge). Follow signs to the Park entrance.

From Maryland’s Eastern Shore:
Follow Rt. 50 West across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Once over the bridge take Exit 32 to Sandy Point State Park (first exit after the bridge). Follow signs to the Park entrance.

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