Open
Open for reservations. Check-in is 1:00 PM, checkout is 12:00 PM. Reservations through Recreation.gov. Access restricted to military-eligible visitors with valid ID.
About
Paradise Grove Campground sits at the scenic confluence of the Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent River on Naval Air Station Patuxent River, just 55 miles south of Washington D.C. The campground offers 12 primitive tent sites beneath mature shade trees, including 11 individual sites and one group tent area. Each site accommodates up to 6 people and features a fire ring and picnic table.
NAS Patuxent River provides extensive recreational opportunities with approximately 12 miles of shoreline for kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and crabbing. Bicyclists can enjoy a 10-mile paved loop and designated bike trails on the installation. Additional MWR facilities include a golf course, outdoor pool, marina, theater, and fitness center.
Camping is restricted to military-affiliated visitors including Active Duty, Reservists, Retired Military, Veterans, Unremarried Widows, and Department of Defense employees. All guests must present a valid eligibility ID card at check-in. Non-affiliated guests require sponsorship with paperwork submitted 14 days in advance.
Directions
From Washington D.C.: Take 295 S towards I-95/495, merge onto I-495 S, take exit 7A toward MD 5 S/Branch Ave, turn left onto Mattawoman Beantown Road, turn left onto MD 5 S/Leonardtown Road, continue on MD 235 to NAS Patuxent River Gate 1, Cedar Point Road.
