Note: Our small staff is generally in the watershed pursuing our work and mission during weekdays. We take meetings during daylight hours at the Visitors Center as well as rent boats by appointment. Please call or email before visiting.
Visitor’s Center: Patuxent Riverkeeper operates a water trail visitor’s center located at
17412 Nottingham Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772.
The location is handicapped accessible, has a Visitor’s Center store, & rental outfitting for canoe and kayak trips.
The Visitor’s Center generally has hours during the week and on weekends during warm weather months. The main number is 301-276-7913. It is always best to call in advance to verify the availability of boats and to ensure staff is on site.
For kayak rentals you can call toll free: 855-725-2925 or 855-72-Kayak.
You can make a paddling reservation online here.
You can also email us at: info@paxriverkeeper.org
Summer rental hours (May – September)
Monday- Friday: By appointment/reservation
Saturday (usually we launch boats from 9am until 1pm–but still best to call first to verify we are open due to weather, staffing etc)
Sunday (by appointment/reservation)
Ask us about guided tours and outfitting for group trips!
This facility is at mile #37 on the Patuxent Water Trail
Coordinates : W 32-42-33N 76-42-08W
Paddlers who are members in good standing of Patuxent Riverkeeper pay no launch fees at this location. There is $5 launch fee for non-members. For more information call (301) 276-7913 or email: info@paxriverkeeper.org
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