Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 8:00–16:30

From 56 published days, 2026-10-21 to 2026-12-15; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Picnic areas, Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

At the park

• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature

Shows and experiences

• Show
• Junior Ranger program

Events

• Chicken Feeding 10:00 AM–10:30 AM · Meet the Ranger at the Visitor Barn
• Farm Tour 10:30 AM–11:15 AM · Meet the ranger at the front of the Visitor Center Barn.
• Oxon Cove Park Shoreline Cleanup 10:00 AM–02:00 PM · 6411 Oxon Hill Rd Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745
• Fall Festival 10:00 AM–03:00 PM · The festival will be taking place on Oxon Hill Farm, across the entire site. No activities or performances will take place outside of the farm yard.
• Nuts About Black Walnuts! Ink Making and Art Drop-In 09:30 AM–01:30 PM · Meet ranger by the picnic area in the main parking lot

Places to eat

• Blossom
• FELT
• Ginger
• Osteria Costa
• Oxon Hill Farm

Before you go

Limits

A: No. Dogs are not allowed

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

Weather & 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.

Visitor center

Oxon Hill Farm Visitor Center

Visitor center

Oxon Hill Farm Visitor Center

Visitor center

Oxon Hill Farm Visitor Center

Visitor center

Oxon Hill Farm Visitor Center — Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Visitor center

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Facilities on the park map

1 changing table, 2 picnic area, 3 restroom, 5 visitor information, 1 water fountain.