Pax River Paradise Grove Campgrounds

$20.00–$30.00/night

Overview

Visitors eligible for reservations at this location are limited to Active Duty, Reservists, Retired Military, Unremarried Widow, Veterans and Department of Defense employees. Learn more about eligible visitors and access to this military base recreation site.

A variety of recreational programs and facilities await you and your family at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, located just 55 miles south of Washington D.C. Situated at the confluence of the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay, this is an area rich in both American and Navy history and natural beauty. Part of the legacy of Southern Maryland may be found in the spacious, natural campsite areas aboard the installation.

Recreation

Water lovers will find that NAS Patuxent River stretches across approximately 12 miles of shoreline offering locations to launch kayaks, stand up paddle boards, motor and sail boats, places for fishing and crabbing as well as areas for the beach lovers.

Bicyclists will find a 10 mile paved loop within the installation as well as designated bike trails.

MWR also has a Golf Course, Outdoor Pool, Marina, Theater, Community Recreation Office, Auto Hobby Shop and Fitness Center.

Facilities

• Tent Only Nonelectric

• Overnight

Natural Features

NAS Patuxent River Paradise Grove Campground is located where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Patuxent River, offering the best views for sunrises as well as sunsets

Nearby Attractions

• Historic St. Mary's City

• Patuxent River Air Museum

• Historic Sotterly

• St. Clement's Island

• Point Lookout State Park

• Solomon's Island

• Navy Recreation Center Solomons

Camp site features

Across 12 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 12 sites
Pets allowed: all 12 sites
Group sites: 1 of 12 sites
Largest party: 20 people

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 on to Mattawoman Beantown Road, turn left onto MD 5 S/Leonardtown Road, continue on MD 235 to NAS Patuxent River Gate 1, cedar point road

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

18 reviews

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Joshua E

Loop:Paradise Grove

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Reviewed 9 days ago

The good: Porta pots were clean. Location and view were amazing. Free airshow on week day but nights and weekend were minimal. The bad: Site had trash on ground and in firepit. Glass all over campsite (ranging from small pieces to entire bottom of bottle). Saturday afternoon camper fired up chainsaw for over an hour for firewood. Sunday morning neighbor decided to fire up generator for couple hours (morning is loose term for 2am). Called Saturday about chainsaw camper. Left voicemail but no one ever came out. Still waiting on return phone call... I'll stay again in the future as the overall campground was amazing. Will simply hope for better neighbors and responsive host.

Cheyenne H

Loop:Paradise Grove

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Nice.

Jason J

Loop:Paradise Grove

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Always an enjoyable visit when I take my family to these sites. Best part is watching the sun set with the family.

William o

Loop:Paradise Grove

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Every campsite has a direct view of the water. Our campsite was near a 15' cliff, directly over the water. Picnic table & fire ring on site, plus porta potties a short walk. Very quiet.

Matthew M

Loop:Paradise Grove

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Great camping spot with some water access

Tynisa H

Loop:Paradise Grove

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Reviewed 6 months ago

Beautiful camping area

Availability

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