Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
MD
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.
Things To Do
Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East
Become a Junior Ranger at parks across National Capital Parks – East! Explore, complete a booklet, and earn badges and certificates along the way!
Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps
Start your stamp collection and celebrate every park you visit! Explore historic sites and scenic parks managed by National Capital Parks - East and collect a unique stamp at each one.
Become an Oxon Hill Farm Junior Ranger
Oxon Hill Farm Junior Ranger Program
Hiking at Oxon Cove Park
Hiking at Oxon Cove Park
Bicycle Smallwood State Park to Oxon Cove Park
The on-road bicycling route between Smallwood State Park and Oxon Cove Park makes connections with parks and historic sites.
Oxon Hill Farm Self Guided Tour
Take a walk and see the historic structures of Oxon Hill Farm.
Available Activities
Weather
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.
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Oxon Hill Farm
Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Oxon Cove Park
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
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.
