GENERAL INFORMATION

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Chesapeake Marshlands National Wildlife Refuge Complex Factsheet (Updated 09/10/07)

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LOCATION Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge is located on Maryland's upper Eastern Shore, about 6 miles south of Rock Hall.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From Maryland's western shore (Annapolis, MD): Take U.S. Rt. 50/301 East across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge ($2.50 toll westbound). Continue on Rt. 301 North after 50 and 301 split. Exit Rt. 301 North onto Rt. 213 North towards Chestertown. Continue on Rt. 213 North into Chestertown (see directions below).

From Points North: Take Rt. 213 South to Chestertown OR Take Rt. 301 South to Rt. 290 (Galena/Sassafras). Follow Rt. 290 South to Galena, MD. Continue straight through light onto Rt. 213. South Take Rt. 213 South to Chestertown (see directions below).

From Southern Eastern Shore: Take Rt. 50 West to Rt. 301 North. Take Rt. 301 North a few miles to Rt. 213 North. Take Rt. 213 North into Chestertown (see directions below).

From Chestertown, MD: In Chestertown, turn from Rt. 213 onto Rt. 291 (also marked "to Rt. 20"). At the T-intersection, turn right onto Rt. 20 South towards Rock Hall. Follow Rt. 20 South for 12 miles to Rock Hall. At the blinking red light in Rock Hall, turn left onto Rt. 445. Follow Rt. 445 about 6 miles out of Rock Hall to the refuge entrance bridge.

HOURS The trails and refuge are open every day from 7:30 a.m. (sometimes earlier) to one half hour after sunset. Visitors must be out of the refuge by this time — the main gate will be locked at one half hour after sunset! The refuge office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m excluding Federal holidays. The refuge visitor contact station and Friends of Eastern Neck bookstore/gift shop is open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m (including weekends). Winter hours for the bookstore are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.(including weekends).

ENTRANCE FEE There is NO entrance fee at Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge.

PROHIBITED Pets must be on a leash at all times. Fires, camping, and firearms are not allowed on the refuge.

ADDITIONAL TOURISM INFORMATION For more information about area restaurants, accomodations, local events, and more, visit the official Web site of Kent County, Maryland.