Dundee Creek Marina (Gunpowder Falls SP)

7200 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, MD 21220

The boating side of Gunpowder Falls State Park's Dundee Creek Area, separate from Hammerman's swim beach. Public boat ramps, kayak/canoe/jon-boat rentals, and direct access to Dundee, Saltpeter, and Dark Head Creeks. Not a swimming destination — launch, fish, paddle.

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Ideal for fishing.

82°F water · 85°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. East wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 2 to 10 mph.

Weather

  • 85°F air — ideal beach weather
  • Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too

Water

  • 82°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
81 /100
great
77 Swim
69 Sunbathe
79 Walk
87 Fish
85 Photo

Best for fishing today

Air Temp
85°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
10 mph
E
Rain
8%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
84°F
Mostly Sunny
Water Temp
82°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
7:17 PM
0.8 ft · in 4.1h
Sea Nettles
Low nettle risk
30% probability · Baltimore Harbor buoy
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sunrise
5:48 AM
Sunset
8:33 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Today Jul 12
85°

Mostly Cloudy

8%
77
Mon Jul 13
84°

Mostly Sunny

0%
86
Tue Jul 14
88°

Sunny

0%
84
Wed Jul 15
96°

Sunny

3%
70
Thu Jul 16
91°

Sunny

3%
79
Fri Jul 17
89°

Mostly Sunny

12%
80
Sat Jul 18
90°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

23%
40
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
  • optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 82°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Major
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Minor
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Major
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minor
7:10 PM - 8:10 PM

Parking

State park lot with trailer parking for boaters.

Dogs

Dogs permitted on leash outside the Hammerman swim beach area.

Entry Fee

State park service charge in season; boat launch fee separate

Address

7200 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, MD 21220

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Is it safe to swim at Dundee Creek Marina (Gunpowder Falls SP) today?

Dundee Creek Marina (Gunpowder Falls SP) shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Dundee Creek Marina (Gunpowder Falls SP) dog-friendly?

Dogs permitted on leash outside the Hammerman swim beach area.

Is there an entry fee at Dundee Creek Marina (Gunpowder Falls SP)?

State park service charge in season; boat launch fee separate

Are there lifeguards at Dundee Creek Marina (Gunpowder Falls SP)?

No lifeguards are stationed at Dundee Creek Marina (Gunpowder Falls SP). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Dundee Creek Marina (Gunpowder Falls SP)?

Amenities at Dundee Creek Marina (Gunpowder Falls SP) include boat ramps, kayak rentals, canoe rentals, jon boat rentals, restrooms, picnic area.

When is the water warmest at Dundee Creek Marina (Gunpowder Falls SP)?

The Chesapeake warms quickly — water temperatures peak in late July and August, typically 78-82°F. Swimming comfortable from mid-June through September.

Where is Dundee Creek Marina (Gunpowder Falls SP) located?

Dundee Creek Marina (Gunpowder Falls SP) is in Baltimore County, MD, at 7200 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, MD 21220.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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