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Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
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Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm

1967 Bald Eagle Road

Oxon Hill, MD

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Park

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Landmarks

About this place

The diverse history of Maryland and our national heritage can be experienced at Oxon Cove Park. Through hands-on programs and other activities, you can experience farm life and how its changed over time. Explore how the park evolved from a plantation home during the War of 1812, to a hospital farm, to the park you can visit today.

Website

National Park Service information

Hours

Oxon Hill Farm

Monday
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Thursday
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Friday
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Sunday
8:00AM - 4:30PM

Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Oxon Cove Park

Monday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Tuesday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Wednesday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Thursday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Saturday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Sunday
6:00AM - 10:00PM

Oxon Cove Park is open daily for pedestrian access from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and for vehicle access through gated areas from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Oxon Cove Park Gated Areas

Monday
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Thursday
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Friday
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Sunday
8:00AM - 4:30PM

Open daily for pedestrian access from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and for vehicle access through gated areas from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Directions

While our mailing address is on Oxon Hill Road, the parking lot entrance to the park is on Bald Eagle Road. Bald Eagle Road can be accessed from the Capital Beltway (I-495/I-95), as well as Indian Head Highway (MD-210) and Oxon Hill Road (MD-414). For detailed directions, please visit our website at http://www.nps.gov/oxhi/planyourvisit/directions.htm

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

Make sure that you wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Closed-toe shoes are recommended, sneakers or comfortable boots are best. Dress for the season, light clothes in summer, layers in spring and fall, and warm coats in winter. Cooler days are often the best days to visit Oxon Hill Farm if you’re interested in seeing farm animals or wildlife out and about. There are still lots of things to see and do on hotter days, just make sure to keep hydrated and take frequent breaks.

Activities

BikingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHands-OnHikingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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