Maryland · Camping

Patriots Path: A Revolutionary War Encampment

Mar–Apr, Jun
best months
  • At 99 ft

Patriots Path: A Revolutionary War Encampment is a historic site in Maryland, about half a mile from Riverwood, Virginia. It brings the 18th-century Continental Army to life through a reconstructed encampment featuring soldiers' tents and an officer's tent, with hands-on exhibits to explore throughout the site. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Oxon Hill run from highs around 67°F in April to 68°F in October, while July highs average about 88°F and January lows drop to about 27°F. Fort Hunt Picnic Areas lies about 2 miles away, and Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities is about 3 miles off. The Fort Washington River Trail and Fort Washington Trail are both within about 3.5 miles.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Apr, Jun

    Best time to visit Patriots Path: A Revolutionary War Encampment

    Best months: March–April, June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      44° / 27°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      48° / 28°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      56° / 35°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      67° / 45°

      12 wet

    5. May

      76° / 55°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      84° / 64°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 69°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 67°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 61°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 48°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      57° / 39°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      48° / 31°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Oxon Hill, MD, 7.9 mi away at 190 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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