Wicomico County coastal shores · Maryland
Tyaskin Park Beach
A small county-owned sandy launch beach sits beside Tyaskin's pavilion and fishing/crabbing pier at the tidal creek mouth.
Good fit: A small tidal-creek-mouth beach beside the county pavilion and fishing/crabbing pier. Details & sources ↗
Plan around: Use the documented county approach. The separate low-tide area east of Tyaskin Wharf involves private parcels; no private-boardwalk crossing or continuous shoreline access is established. Details & sources ↗
- Parking
- Designated parking listed
Details & sources
Designated parking listedDetails & restrictionsTyaskin Park Beach · parking entry ↗ - Dogs
- Dog rules unconfirmed
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- Restrooms
- Portable toilets listed; confirm availability
Details & sources
Portable toilets listed; confirm availability
Read the scoped restrooms details and sources
Tyaskin Park Beach · restrooms showers ↗ - Lifeguards
- Guard coverage unconfirmed
Details & sources
Guard coverage unconfirmed
Read the scoped lifeguards details and sources
Tyaskin Park Beach · lifeguards ↗ - Key restrictions
- Check before you go
- Best for
- See beach overview
More planning facts: access, driving & fees
- Public access
- Public accessDetails & restrictions
- Beach driving
- Vehicle access rulesDetails & restrictions
- Accessibility
- Route details unconfirmedDetails & restrictions
Choose an entrance
Tyaskin Park Beach · exact named arrival
County-owned public sandy water-access shore at 4778 Tyaskin Road, Tyaskin. Keep to the county park arrival. A different low-tide Beach Area east of Tyaskin Wharf was involved in private-parcel litigation; no private-boardwalk crossing is recommended.
Official route / restriction details ↗Review dates & updates
These are desk-research dates for each named category, including unresolved facts. They are not on-site inspections, current-opening confirmations or water-safety observations.
- identity location: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- summary description: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- known for: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- live weather: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · unresolved
- daily forecast: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- tides: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- surf rip forecast: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · unresolved
- official flags closures: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · unresolved
- water quality: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · unresolved
- public access: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- crowds: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- sand shoreline: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- surf: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · unresolved
- shelling: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · unresolved
- shark teeth: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · unresolved
- sea glass: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · unresolved
- driftwood: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · unresolved
- snorkeling: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · unresolved
- scuba: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · unresolved
- wildlife: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- accommodations: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- commercial activities rentals: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · unresolved
- alcohol rules: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · unresolved
- fire rules: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- camping rules: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- shore fishing rules: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- hours: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- dogs: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · unresolved
- lifeguards: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · unresolved
- restrooms showers: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- parking entry: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- accessibility: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · unresolved
- driving: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- public access rules: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- dining: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- history: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- managing authority: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- official source links: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- main photo: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · unresolved
- photo gallery: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · unresolved
- admission payment passes: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- plan your visit: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- check before you go: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · unresolved
- nearby beaches: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
- closer look: research reviewed 2026-10-27 · verified
Parking, route & accessibility evidence
Parking & entry: Designated parking listed. DNR lists limited public access parking; follow the exact site's parking area and posted restrictions. Marina slips, trailer access and pavilion reservations are separate charges/capacities.
Parking source ↗Accessibility: Route details unconfirmed. DNR records the sandy soft access as not ADA accessible. Parking, marina boardwalks or an accessible ramp do not establish a step-free continuous route across the sand to water.
Accessibility source ↗Open the county entrance directory ↗
Use the directory to check each entrance’s identity and status. Guide map pins are approximate shoreline locations, not turn-by-turn entrance directions or proof of current opening.
Known for
The small beach supports nonmotorized water access; the adjacent pier is a separate fishing facility. Old bulkhead remnants can appear in the sand.
Rules & facilities
Check before you go
Confirm current manager notices, applicable health advisories, toilet operation and precise water-use rules before travel. Keep to the county park arrival. A different low-tide Beach Area east of Tyaskin Wharf was involved in private-parcel litigation; no private-boardwalk crossing is recommended.
Admission, payment & passes
DNR records no ordinary access fee. This does not waive separate boat slips, pavilion reservations, future parking changes or fishing licensing. Verify current postings.
What to bring & supporting visit details
Plan your visit
Use 4778 Tyaskin Road, Tyaskin for the documented arrival. The small beach supports nonmotorized water access; the adjacent pier is a separate fishing facility. Old bulkhead remnants can appear in the sand. Keep to the county park arrival. A different low-tide Beach Area east of Tyaskin Wharf was involved in private-parcel litigation; no private-boardwalk crossing is recommended.
Public or private?
Public access
Who can visit: Visitors using the documented public arrival, subject to current manager rules and notices.
Entry route, fees & access boundaries
- Manager / access authority
- Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism manages the documented public shore.
- Access basis
- The cited source identifies this named shore and its access arrangement.
- Where to enter
- County-owned public sandy water-access shore at 4778 Tyaskin Road, Tyaskin. Keep to the county park arrival. A different low-tide Beach Area east of Tyaskin Wharf was involved in private-parcel litigation; no private-boardwalk crossing is recommended.
- Fees & reservations
- DNR records no ordinary access fee. This does not waive separate boat slips, pavilion reservations, future parking changes or fishing licensing. Verify current postings.
- Restrictions & exceptions
- Keep to the county park arrival. A different low-tide Beach Area east of Tyaskin Wharf was involved in private-parcel litigation; no private-boardwalk crossing is recommended. Follow the managing authority's posted rules and remain on the documented arrival; do not infer a continuous shoreline easement.
- What this label covers
- The named coastal shore and its documented arrival. Adjoining private property, current opening, water use and facilities retain separate source scope.
Beach ownership, the route across land, public shoreline-use rights and access to facilities are separate questions. Rules vary by state and location. Use the identified public entrance or documented permission; neither a nearby resort nor an admission fee by itself establishes that a beach is private. A mapped beach is not permission to cross private property.
Access policy reviewed 2026-10-27. Not a live closure report or a property-boundary survey.
Allowed & prohibited activities
Alcohol: Alcohol rules are not confirmed for this beach.
What still needs confirmation
County park law expressly regulates alcohol sales by special-event permit; that sales clause alone does not answer ordinary beach consumption. Obtain the current posted/manager rule before bringing alcohol.
Fires and grills: Fires are confined to established/provided grills or designated permitted campfire areas under county park rules; no beach bonfire permission is established.
Overnight camping: County park camping is limited to designated/permitted areas; this day-use shore has no separately verified public beach-camping designation.
Shore fishing: Fishing/crabbing is an identified use; obey current Maryland species, season, gear, licensing and posted site rules. No launch or swimming permission follows from a fishing reference.
- Hours
- Hours & seasonal limits
Sunrise to sunset for the county day-use park; after-hours vessel/ramp provisions do not extend beach hours.
Tyaskin Park Beach · hours ↗ - Dogs on the beach
- Dog rules unconfirmed
County park FAQ requires pets leashed at all times, and park law defers to animal control/postings. Exact permission on this beach's sand and in its water is not established by the general park clause.
Tyaskin Park Beach · dogs ↗ - Lifeguards
- Guard coverage unconfirmed
No current lifeguard staffing schedule is verified for Tyaskin Park Beach; do not plan on staffed coverage.
Tyaskin Park Beach · lifeguards ↗ - Restrooms
- Portable toilets listed; confirm availability
DNR lists temporary toilets at this access. Current placement, seasonal availability and a rinse/shower are not established; confirm before relying on a portable unit.
Tyaskin Park Beach · restrooms showers ↗ - Access & beach rules
- Rules & restrictions
Keep to the county park arrival. A different low-tide Beach Area east of Tyaskin Wharf was involved in private-parcel litigation; no private-boardwalk crossing is recommended. Follow the managing authority's posted rules and remain on the documented arrival; do not infer a continuous shoreline easement.
Tyaskin Park Beach · public access rules ↗ - Beach driving
- Vehicle access rules
Use approved park roads and designated parking only; county traffic rules do not authorize driving on beach sand.
Tyaskin Park Beach · driving ↗
Conditions & activities Surf, sand, wildlife and suitability
Conditions at the beach
Local times use Eastern Time. No beach observation or saved forecast is displayed here. Forecast issue times, observation times, tide prediction dates and laboratory sample dates remain separate from desk-research dates. A linked source does not confirm current opening, a warning flag or swimming safety.
Weather observation
No exact on-beach weather observation or observation station is assigned here. The linked National Weather Service page provides forecast navigation; a forecast is a prediction, not an observed beach condition.
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Daily forecast
The independently checked National Weather Service point-forecast link is available for this approximate planning point. No saved numeric forecast is displayed here. Forecast issue and prediction times are separate from source review and are not on-beach observations.
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High & low tides
NOAA metadata identifies subordinate prediction station 8571476 Roaring Point at 38.2617,-75.92, referenced to 8638863. It is a lower-Nanticoke regional prediction reference, not a live gauge or exact beach/creek water level; do not transfer its timing to the Wicomico River or upper Sharptown.
Surf & rip forecast
Tyaskin Park Beach is a tidal river/estuary shore; an Atlantic ocean surf or rip forecast is not an entrance-specific water-condition report. No current wave/current forecast is asserted.
Closures & warning flags
Check Wicomico Recreation and Parks and health notices before visiting Tyaskin Park Beach. No current observed warning flag or same-day opening has been verified.
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Water quality
Wicomico Health lists this named bathing beach in a summary last updated July 17, 2025. That historical OPEN label is not a current sample, advisory clearance or safety guarantee. Check the official health beach source for a dated result.
National Weather Service point forecast ↗ for the independently reviewed approximate planning point.
Crowd meter
Parking is limited; plan around the small available lot and never use private land or block turnaround space.
Sand & sandcastles
DNR identifies a sand beach/soft landing at this exact shore. No stable width, surveyed outer boundary or continuously dry route is established.
Surfing profile
No measured typical wave height or surfing suitability is established at Tyaskin Park Beach; river current and changing water levels should not become an ocean-surf rating.
Beachcombing
No reliable beach-specific shell collecting expectation is established for Tyaskin Park Beach. Preserve habitat and follow posted collection rules.
No reliable beach-specific fossil shark-tooth collecting expectation is established for Tyaskin Park Beach. Preserve habitat and follow posted collection rules.
Snorkeling & scuba diving
No documented recreational shore-snorkeling route or typical underwater visibility is established at Tyaskin Park Beach. A sandy launch or swimming area does not establish snorkeling suitability.
No public recreational scuba departure or open shore-diving route is established at Tyaskin Park Beach.
Clothing-optional, nudity & topless sunbathing
No verified permission for full nudity or clothing-optional recreation is established at Tyaskin Park Beach. Maryland Criminal Law 11-107 prohibits common-law indecent exposure; that general statute is not an exact beach-specific ruling on this separate practice.
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No verified permission for female-topless sunbathing is established at Tyaskin Park Beach. Maryland Criminal Law 11-107 prohibits common-law indecent exposure; that general statute is not an exact beach-specific ruling on this separate practice.
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Water clarity & shore snorkeling
Typical clarity: Not yet assessed. Typical underwater clarity has not been assessed for this named shore. Water color, bacterial results and forecasts do not measure visibility.
Shore snorkeling not yet assessed. No documented recreational shore-snorkeling route or typical underwater visibility is established at Tyaskin Park Beach. A sandy launch or swimming area does not establish snorkeling suitability.
Typical clarity describes how easily you may see through the water. It does not establish bacterial water quality, safe swimming, calm conditions or visibility today.
Evidence, location scope & review
Desk review 2026-10-27 · Tyaskin Park Beach. This is not an on-site inspection or a current conditions report.
Tyaskin Park Beach
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Shore & sky wildlife
The Maryland Ornithological Society's Tyaskin/Wetipquin guide describes views of tidal marshes and open creek/river from the county park and pier; it does not authorize entry into private marsh or promise particular sightings.
History & interesting facts
Residents Mattie Culver and Earnest Larmore donated the property to the county in 1942, according to the county's park history.
Food, stays & rentals
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Food & drink nearby
Local dining recommendations
Boonies Restaurant and Tiki Bar is a separate offsite option at 21438 Nanticoke Road, Tyaskin. Its operator lists restaurant service and a leashed-dog outdoor area; that permission does not apply to beach sand. Check current hours directly.
Research notes & location scope
Boonies Restaurant and Tiki Bar is a separate offsite option at 21438 Nanticoke Road, Tyaskin. Its operator lists restaurant service and a leashed-dog outdoor area; that permission does not apply to beach sand. Check current hours directly.
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Accommodations by the beach
Roaring Point Waterfront Campground and Sandy Hill Family Camp are separate Wicomico Nanticoke lodging operators with their own reservations, seasons and guest-shore rules. A campsite booking is not access to another property's beach.
Before you book
Confirm the exact property or rental unit, view category, beach route, accessibility and total price directly. Nearby lodging does not establish access to a private beach, a boat transfer or permission to camp.
Research notes & location scope
Roaring Point Waterfront Campground and Sandy Hill Family Camp are separate Wicomico Nanticoke lodging operators with their own reservations, seasons and guest-shore rules. A campsite booking is not access to another property's beach.
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Activities & rentals
No onsite kayak, snorkel or scuba rental operator is confirmed at Tyaskin Park Beach. Boat-slip hire or a launch is not equipment rental.
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Sources & review date
Guide desk research reviewed 2026-10-27; this is not a field-by-field current verification or an on-site inspection. Official facts, dated agency evidence and editorial assessments retain their own scope. Unknowns and conflicts remain open. Methodology · Rating explanations · Correction history
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- Tyaskin Park Beach · plan your visit ↗
- Tyaskin Park Beach · check before you go ↗
- Tyaskin Park Beach · nearby beaches ↗
- Tyaskin Park Beach · closer look ↗
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Visitor experiences
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