Friends of Point Lookout

11/08/2025

Tulip Loop (full hook up for RVs) at Point Lookout State Park will open for a two-week period from November 14 to November 29, 2025. All campground loops will be open in Spring 2026. Reservations can be made at

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10/24/2025

Point Lookout State Park Complex is hiring for seasonal park ranger and seasonal maintenance positions. The salary is $17.15+/hour. Please apply online at https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/

Application deadline is Tuesday, November 18, 2025

05/16/2025

The Point Lookout Lighthouse is now open to the public. Hours are Thursday-Monday, 9am-5pm. Come visit Point Lookout this weekend and enjoy the Lighthouse and the Friends of Point Lookout Timeline Event at the Civil War Fort.

05/08/2025

The Friends of Point Lookout have some great programs planned for this year. Here is a schedule of our events for 2025. 2025 marks the 160th anniversary of the prisoner release from Point Lookout Prison Pen.

01/18/2025

Point Lookout State Park Complex is currently recruiting for seasonal positions including lifeguards, seasonal rangers, concessions attendants, contact station attendants, and naturalists. Please apply online at https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/?Keyword=&Loc=loc20&DeptNumber=30&OccList=&JobType=SEA&CollegeDegreeRequired=&TeleworkAvailable=&KeywordFullText=0

10/22/2024

Newtowne Neck State Park in Leonardtown, MD is currently hiring seasonal rangers. The rate is $16.98/hour. Apply online at https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/?Keyword=&Loc=&DeptNumber=30&OccList=&JobType=SEA&CollegeDegreeRequired=&TeleworkAvailable=&KeywordFullText=0

Use filters for "St. Mary's" as the location and "seasonal" as the job type.

10/11/2024

DC CHARITY EVENTS SPOTLIGHT
Friends of Point Lookout
2024 Lighthouse Lookout 5k & 10k

October 13, 2024
8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Point Lookout State Park
11175 Point Lookout Rd.
Scotland, MD 20687

Bishop's Events

https://bishopsevents.com/event/2024-lighthouse-lookout-5k-10k/

10/06/2024

Another beautiful, sunny day at Point Lookout! Come down for a visit and stop by the Fort for the Friends of Point Lookout's POW event (9am to 3pm)!

Charges are per vehicle today, $3 per vehicle for Maryland residents, $5 per vehicle for out of state. Veterans enter for free. The office will be open until 4pm to buy or renew passes.

10/05/2024

It should be a beautiful day at Point Lookout! Come see the Friends of Point Lookout and visiting reenactors for our Prisoner of War event at Fort #3, from 9am to 4pm. Park entry is per vehicle, just $3 per car for Maryland residents and $5 per car for those from out of state.

09/27/2024

Point Lookout State Park Lighthouse is hosting a Trunk or Treat this year, in cooperation with Ridge Hardware and the American Legion! Join us at the Lighthouse area for treats, games, and crafts!

Candy Donations are greatly appreciated at all locations

09/17/2024

The fishing pier at Point Lookout State Park will be closed for repairs starting October 1, 2024, and is set to reopen Spring 2025. During this time, you can still enjoy fishing at other designated spots along the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River. The renovation will bring new railings, surface improvements, and essential structural updates.

08/06/2024

Starting next summer, Point Lookout State Park will begin using a day use reservation system for weekends only. As more information becomes available, updates will be posted at mddnr.info/dur