Last updated: February 5, 2021
Thing to Do
Patuxent River Park
Evans
Address: 16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-8395
Phone: 301-627-607
Web: http://www.pgparks.com/3436/Patuxent-River-Park
Patuxent River Park boasts more than 7,000 acres of parkland along the Patuxent River. A short drive from both the Washington D.C. and Baltimore metropolitan areas, visit Patuxent River Park for tidal marshes, swamps, mature forests, and river views all in one.
The park is also rich in history and culture. A replica American Indian village introduces visitors to the architectural, technological, and agricultural traditions of Maryland’s indigenous peoples. Every year the park hosts an American Indian Festival featuring lectures, demonstrations, music, dance, stories, and more. Visitors can also explore the Patuxent Rural Life Museums, such as the blacksmith shop, tobacco farming museum, and catalog house. On Sundays, drive directly from the woodland village to neighboring Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can enjoy views of the river entirely untouched by human development.
Available amenities are a boat launch, canoe and kayak rentals, hiking trails, an accessible observation tower, pavilions, birdwatching opportunities, and hunting and fishing.
Phone: 301-627-607
Web: http://www.pgparks.com/3436/Patuxent-River-Park
Patuxent River Park boasts more than 7,000 acres of parkland along the Patuxent River. A short drive from both the Washington D.C. and Baltimore metropolitan areas, visit Patuxent River Park for tidal marshes, swamps, mature forests, and river views all in one.
The park is also rich in history and culture. A replica American Indian village introduces visitors to the architectural, technological, and agricultural traditions of Maryland’s indigenous peoples. Every year the park hosts an American Indian Festival featuring lectures, demonstrations, music, dance, stories, and more. Visitors can also explore the Patuxent Rural Life Museums, such as the blacksmith shop, tobacco farming museum, and catalog house. On Sundays, drive directly from the woodland village to neighboring Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can enjoy views of the river entirely untouched by human development.
Available amenities are a boat launch, canoe and kayak rentals, hiking trails, an accessible observation tower, pavilions, birdwatching opportunities, and hunting and fishing.
Details
Activity
Living History
Pets Allowed
Yes
Activity Fee
Yes
No fee for regular entry. Fee for a car with boat or trailer, and for renting canoes/kayaks, campsites, pavilion reservations, and meeting room.
Reservations
Yes
Call ahead to reserve a campsite, the pavilion, and canoe/kayak rentals.
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Water trail access may be closed in winter months.
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility Information
Visitor center, museums, as well as some trails are accessible to wheelchair. On Sundays, you can drive directly into the wildlife sanctuary.