Patuxent River Park - Jug Bay Natural Area

Category: Nature preserve

Address: 16000 Croom Airport Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA

Phone: +13016276074

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–7PM

Monday: 8AM–7PM

Tuesday: 8AM–7PM

Wednesday: 8AM–7PM

Thursday: 8AM–7PM

Friday: 8AM–7PM

Saturday: 8AM–7PM

Reviews

Craig De Columbian

Jun 18, 2022

Been taking the kids here for more than 20 years ... always consistent.

Jacob Blandford

Jun 12, 2022

My favorite park in the DMV area. Beautiful ecosystems with an amazing abundance of wildlife. I’ve never seen so many ospreys in one spot. The park has a bunch of trails and they are well marked and maintained. The boardwalk through the marsh is a highlight every time I go. The Patuxent River is absolutely gorgeous and the park is doing an amazing job preserving this habitat.

Irina Whitmer

Mar 17, 2022

Gorgeous location for taking family, engagement, maternity and senior pictures or just walking around, relaxing, and enjoying the surroundings! The park features a couple of adorable pavilions, breathtaking views of the river, beautiful stairs and piers, and a big observation tower.

Holmes

Mar 17, 2022

The tower is fun and has some great views. What really makes me smile is the bald cypress stand.

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Questions & Answers

Can you metal detect on river part in park?

A Google User | Jul 3, 2022
Craig De Columbian | Jul 3, 2022

No

How many entrances are there to get in the park?

Step n you | Jul 3, 2022
Craig De Columbian | Jul 3, 2022

There are two ways in access the park.

Can you ride bicycles on the trails?

Tony Lutz | Oct 1, 2021
Al Weaver | Oct 1, 2021

Yes

Is there a cost to park.

Caryn Pierce | Oct 1, 2021
Patuxent River Park | Oct 1, 2021

No, there is no cost to park unless you have a boat trailer. A trailer requires a permit (daily or annual) which you can purchase online at PatuxentRiverPark.com.

Are dogs allowed?

Edrika | Oct 1, 2021
Patuxent River Park | Oct 1, 2021

Yes! Dogs are allowed in the park as long as they are on a leash and are cleaned up after. We have one small trail, the brown trail, that is not open to dogs but the rest of the park is pet-friendly.

Hello, are there restrooms at this park?

Anne Rossbach | Oct 1, 2020
Patuxent River Park | Oct 1, 2021

Yes, there are restrooms across from the Visitors Center as well as portable toilets at Jacksons and Selbys Landing.

What time does park close

Doris Barnes | Oct 2, 2019
michael olney | Oct 2, 2019

Believe it is dusk if that helps. :)

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