Hart-Miller Island Beach Reopened To Swimming

Hammerman Beach at Gunpowder Falls remains closed through the weekend

After receiving consistent good results from bacteria testing, the beach at Hart-Miller Island has been reopened to swimming. Results from the fecal coliform bacteria tests which have been conducted show that the water is now safe for swimming.

The beach at the Hammerman area of Gunpowder Falls State Park will remain closed through the weekend as a result of continued high levels of fecal coliform bacteria.

Hart-Miller Island is located in the Chesapeake Bay near the mouth of the Middle River. It encompasses 244 acres and is accessible only by boat. The western shore of the island offers safe mooring and access to a 3,000-foot-long sandy beach. The island is part of the North Point/Gunpowder Falls State Park management area.

Gunpowder Falls State Park encompasses more than 15,000 acres along the Gunpowder River Valley. For more information, please call the park's headquarters at 410-592-2897.

Posted: 8-30-2000