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Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm

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About Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm

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.

From the National Park Service.

State
Maryland
Designation
National Park
Entrance fee
None listed
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Oxon Hill Farm

Mon
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Tue
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Wed
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Thu
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Fri
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Sat
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Sun
8:00AM - 4:30PM

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

Weather and when to go

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.

Getting there

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

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
6411 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Official site
nps.gov/oxhi

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

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Things to do in Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm

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