Clearwater Nature Center

Hours of Operation

Location/Directions

Located in Cosca Regional Park, in Clinton, Maryland.

From the Capital Beltway (I-495), take Exit 7A, Branch Ave. (Rt. 5) South toward Waldorf for 5.4 miles. At traffic light, turn right onto Surratts Road. Turn left at traffic light onto Brandywine Road. At next traffic light, turn right onto Thrift Road. Remain on Thrift Road until you see the sign for Clearwater Nature Center (it will be on your right).

From Upper Marlboro, take Rt. 301 south toward Waldorf. At light (right before the merge onto Rt. 5), turn right onto Brandywine Rd. At 2nd light, turn left onto Thrift Rd. Stay on Thrift Rd. for 1.5 miles and turn right at the entrance for Clearwater Nature Center.

From Waldorf, take Rt. 301 north. At the Rt. 301/Rt.5 split, bear left onto Rt. 5 (Branch Ave.). At 2nd light, turn left onto Brandywine Rd. At next light, turn left onto Thrift Rd. Stay on Thrift Rd. for 1.5 miles and turn right at the entrance for Clearwater Nature Center.

Handicap Parking for individuals with disabilities is the first left up the driveway. All others take the second left.

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