
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
1967 Bald Eagle Road
Oxon Hill, MD
Type
Park
Lens
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 directionsWeather & 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
Courtesy of the National Park Service



