Cove Beach Park
Bivalve, Maryland · on Windsor Creek
Verified · 2 independent sources
- WATER
- river
- ACCESS
- Designated swim area
- FEE
- No fee found
- SEASON
- Varies by conditions
About Cove Beach Park
Cove Beach Park (officially 'Cove Road Beach' in Wicomico County's park system) is a small, 1.25-acre county-run waterfront park on Cove Road in Bivalve, Maryland, on the lower Nanticoke River. The county designates it for swimming and sunbathing as well as fishing and crabbing, and with shallow water suited to young children, the swimming hole works well as a family-friendly river to swim in.
The park is described by the county as a long, narrow beach separated from its parking area by tall grass, with shaded picnic tables nearby. It sits on the lower Nanticoke River near the small unincorporated community of Bivalve in southwestern Wicomico County, close to where the river meets Tangier Sound and the Chesapeake Bay.
Swimming at Cove Beach Park
The county page describes shallow water making the beach particularly suitable for young children and families for swimming and sunbathing; no depth figures, water clarity, or current conditions were found in sourced material.
How to get to this swimming hole
Located on Cove Road in Bivalve, MD, roughly 15 miles from Salisbury, per the county park listing.
Parking: On-site parking is limited; the county recommends arriving early to secure a spot.
The walk in
No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. This is a drive-up county beach, not a hike-in spot. Parking is on-site; visitors cross a short stretch of tall grass between the lot and the beach (exact distance not stated, but consistent with a very short walk, well under 5 minutes).
Plan your visit
Bringing kids
Good for kids
Wicomico County's own park page describes the water here as calm and shallow, calling it 'perfect for young children'; it's a small (1.25-acre) beach with no described drop-offs, currents, or cliffs. Note it is tidal/brackish (near the Nanticoke's confluence with Tangier Sound), so tide stage affects depth and there are no lifeguards on duty.
Parking
Free
Small, limited on-site parking lot described by the county as filling quickly; visitors are advised to arrive early. The beach itself is separated from the parking area by a stretch of tall grass. No fee is mentioned.
Restrooms
None on site
The official Wicomico County park page lists only shaded picnic tables and an adjacent grill/picnic area as amenities; no restroom or vault toilet is mentioned for this 1.25-acre site, so none is likely on site.
Hours
Sunrise to sunset (Wicomico County park hours)
On the water
No official source confirms a boat ramp or kayak/canoe launch at this specific park; the county describes it only as a swimming, sunbathing, fishing, and crabbing beach. It sits on a tidal/brackish stretch of the Nanticoke River, so any hand-launched paddling here would be subject to tidal current. Nearby Wicomico County water-access sites with more clearly boat-oriented facilities include Roaring Point Park and Nanticoke Harbor in Nanticoke, MD, and Cedar Hill Marina and Park and Bivalve Wharf in Bivalve, MD, but none were confirmed as offering rentals.
Cove Beach Park: FAQ
Is Cove Beach Park kid friendly?
Wicomico County's own park page describes the water here as calm and shallow, calling it 'perfect for young children'; it's a small (1.25-acre) beach with no described drop-offs, currents, or cliffs. Note it is tidal/brackish (near the Nanticoke's confluence with Tangier Sound), so tide stage affects depth and there are no lifeguards on duty.
Do I need to hike to reach Cove Beach Park?
No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.
Where do I park for Cove Beach Park?
Small, limited on-site parking lot described by the county as filling quickly; visitors are advised to arrive early. The beach itself is separated from the parking area by a stretch of tall grass. No fee is mentioned.
What are the rules at Cove Beach Park?
Park hours are sunrise to sunset; grilling and open fires are prohibited on the beach itself, though a grill/picnic area is provided adjacent to the beach.
What water body is Cove Beach Park on?
Cove Beach Park is on Windsor Creek, a natural river verified in USGS hydrography data.
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