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Jug Bay Natural Area

Northwest Branch Trail Vehicle Restriction

Please be advised that no vehicle traffic is permitted on the trail bridge located just south of Campus Drive on the Northwest Branch Trail until further notice.

The restriction is in place for the safety of all trail users. Please follow all posted signs and use caution in the area.

Trail Closure

The Red Trail section between markers #27 and #28 at Patuxent River Park will be closed for several weeks while the bridge is replaced. We appreciate your patience and understanding as these improvements are completed.

Jug Bay Natural Area

16000 Croom Airport Road
Upper Marlboro, MD

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16000 Croom Airport Road
Upper Marlboro, MD

Hours:
Mon-Sun : 8am - Dusk

Size: 1850 Acres

A lovely sunset viewed from the perspective of someone sitting in an aluminum canoe on a calm body of water. The bow of the canoe points toward the pink sun as it sets behind blue-gray clouds. The sunset is reflected in the still water, and trees are visible on the far shore.

Close-up view of logs burning in an outdoor metal fire ring. Behind the fire ring is a green and gray camping tent with the door unzipped and open. Behind the tent are woods.

A bench sits where a wooden waterfront boardwalk-style path forks into a Y.

Several people gather under a large picnic shelter with more than a dozen picnic tables under it.

A long, elevated, wooden footbridge stretches out across a serene body of water.

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Exterior view of a two-story building with weathered wooden siding and a green peaked roof.

Jug Bay Natural Area: Visitor's Center

A bench sits under a tree on a grass lawn overlooking a large body of water. A brick path leads to a covered seating area with views over the water.

Patuxent River Park

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