Site Location : Prince George’s County
Website: http://www.pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Nature/Patuxent_River_Park.htm
Coordinates : W 38-45-09N 76-41-58W
Address & Directions from a Major Highway :
Patuxent River Park, Jug Bay Natural Area
16000 Croom Airport Road,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Traveling south on Route 301, beyond the Route 4 intersection, turn left onto Croom Road (Route 382). Turn left onto Croom Airport Road. Follow Croom Airport Road to the end and turn left toward Selby’s Landing.
Public or Private : Operated by The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County
Site Access (days & hours) : Open daily, 8:00 a.m to sunset
Special arrangements for use (requirements & contact’s phone number) : 301-627-6074
Special Interests (museum, fishing pier, swimming pool, etc.) : Jug Bay Natural Area is a 2,000-acre “limited use natural area” on the Patuxent River in southern Prince George’s County. Activities permitted (on a limited use basis) at this site are compatible with the natural environment and support local, state and national efforts to preserve the river as a significant natural resource.
Parking: (number of spaces, distance to the water) : More than 20 for vehicles with boat trailer.
Fees : Annual permits required. Check at Visitor Center for application and fees
Wheel Chair Access : Yes
Toilets : Yes
Picnic tables : Yes
Camping : Yes. Primitive camping is available on a year round basis by reservation.
