Annmarie Garden lies at the headwaters of St. John Creek and is just a few
miles north of Solomons Island in beautiful Southern Maryland. The mission at
Annmarie Garden is to provide a place to commune with nature through the
creation and maintenance of public thematic outdoor garden rooms developed by
artists and landscape architects. In these rooms, contemporary sculpture,
flora and fauna provide a background for reflection and appreciation of nature
and art.

Annmarie Garden lies at the headwaters of St. John Creek and is just a few miles north of Solomons Island in beautiful Southern Maryland.  The mission at Annmarie Garden is to provide a place to commune with nature through the creation and maintenance of public thematic outdoor garden rooms developed by artists and landscape architects.  In these rooms, contemporary sculpture, flora and fauna provide a background for reflection and appreciation of nature and art.

Bird's eye view of the park

Annmarie Garden on St. John

Welcome to the beautiful and inviting Navy Recreation Center (NRC) Solomons.
The scenic vistas of the Chesapeake Bay's waterfront are a part of daily life
here, and a big reason why this has proven to be a popular and most-sought
after location for vacations for our proudly serving military members and
their families for years. Nestled on a peninsula bounded by the picturesque
Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay in an area you will soon agree is aptly
called "the land of pleasant living," the bay and its rivers play an influence
on the local lifestyle, including the choice in leisure pursuits.

Welcome to the beautiful and inviting Navy Recreation Center (NRC) Solomons. The scenic vistas of the Chesapeake Bay's waterfront are a part of daily life here, and a big reason why this has proven to be a popular and most-sought after location for vacations for our proudly serving military members and their families for years. Nestled on a peninsula bounded by the picturesque Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay in an area you will soon agree is aptly called "the land of pleasant living," the bay and its rivers play an influence on the local lifestyle, including the choice in leisure pursuits.

Welcome to the Navy Recreation Center in Solomons, known as the Navy's "best kept secret!"

Entry into the Navy Recreation Center, Solomons

Sweeping views of the Patuxent River quickly share why locals fondly refer to our home here as "the land of pleasant living."

Navy Recreation Center Solomons is nestled along the Patuxent River

Whether you enjoy fishing or a beautiful sunset, our pier will certainly please!  Anglers can experience the benefit of our brackish waters that tempt blue crabs, oysters and both fresh and saltwater fish to cohabitate.

Sunset Pier

Enjoy shaded walks along the nature trail and learn about the history of Solomons along with information about local flora and fauna at the multiple informational static displays.

Nature Trail

The Navy Recreation Center offers four seasons of spectacular views along the Patuxent River.

Riverside Beach during the Winter

Navy Recreation Center Solomons

Located at the mouth of the Patuxent River and the majestic Chesapeake Bay,
the naval air station sits on approximately 6,400 historic acres. It is one of
the most beautiful and vital shore installations in existence today. Our Fleet
& Family Readiness Programs strives to deliver customer-driven, quality of
life programs and services for the NAS Patuxent River community. Our programs
include Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR), Fleet & Family Support Center
(FFSC), Child & Youth Programs (CYP), Housing, MWR Recreational Lodging and
much more!

Located at the mouth of the Patuxent River and the majestic Chesapeake Bay, the naval air station sits on approximately 6,400 historic acres. It is one of the most beautiful and vital shore installations in existence today. Our Fleet & Family Readiness Programs strives to deliver customer-driven, quality of life programs and services for the NAS Patuxent River community. Our programs include Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR), Fleet & Family Support Center (FFSC), Child & Youth Programs (CYP), Housing, MWR Recreational Lodging and much more!

## 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. Hogs Point Campsites are nestled in the woods
between the Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent River and are just a few walking steps
for fishing and crabbing.

## Recreation

Water lovers will find that NAS Patuxent River strectches 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

Water lovers will find that NAS Patuxent River strectches 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.

## Natural Features

NAS Patuxent River Hogs Point Campground is located where the Chesapeake Bay
meets the Patuxent River, offering the best views for sunrises.

## 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 

## contact_info

This location is staffed. Please call (301) 342-3573 to speak with local
staff.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><strong>Visitors eligible for reservations at this location are limited to Active Duty, Reservists, Retired Military, Unremarried Widow, Veterans and Department of Defense employees.</strong> <a href="https://recreationonestopprod.servicenowservices.com/external?id=kb_article&sys_id=e04f0b671bd6651076c1dbdbe54bcbf9&table=" rel="nofollow">Learn more</a> about eligible visitors and access to this military base recreation site.</p>
<p>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.  Hogs Point Campsites are nestled in the woods between the Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent River and are just a few walking steps for fishing and crabbing.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Water lovers will find that NAS Patuxent River strectches 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.   </p>
<p>Bicyclists will find a 10 mile paved loop within the installation as well as designated bike trails. </p>
<p>MWR also has a Golf Course, Outdoor Pool, Marina, Theater, Community Recreation Office, Auto Hobby Shop and Fitness Center.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Water lovers will find that NAS Patuxent River strectches 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.   </p>
<p>Bicyclists will find a 10 mile paved loop within the installation as well as designated bike trails. </p>
<p>MWR also has a Golf Course, Outdoor Pool, Marina, Theater, Community Recreation Office, Auto Hobby Shop and Fitness Center.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>NAS Patuxent River Hogs Point Campground is located where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Patuxent River, offering the best views for sunrises. </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<ul>
<li>Historic St. Mary's City </li>
<li>Patuxent River Air Museum</li>
<li>Historic Sotterly </li>
<li>St. Clement's Island</li>
<li>Point Lookout State Park</li>
<li>Solomon's Island</li>
<li>Navy Recreation Center Solomons </li>
</ul>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
This location is staffed. Please call (301) 342-3573 to speak with local staff.

view of fishing bridge at Hogs Point Campground

View of Chesapeake Bay

A photo of the view of harpers creek from Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds

A photo of the view from Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds

A photo of fishing bridge from Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds

A photo of the view of harpers creek at Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds

Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds

## 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

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.

## 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

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><strong>Visitors eligible for reservations at this location are limited to Active Duty, Reservists, Retired Military, Unremarried Widow, Veterans and Department of Defense employees. </strong><a href="https://recreationonestopprod.servicenowservices.com/external?id=kb_article&sys_id=e04f0b671bd6651076c1dbdbe54bcbf9&table=" rel="nofollow">Learn more</a> about eligible visitors and access to this military base recreation site.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>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.   </p>

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

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

<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.   </p>

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

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

<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>

<p>•	Historic St. Mary's City </p>
<p>•	Patuxent River Air Museum</p>
<p>•	Historic Sotterly </p>
<p>•	St. Clement's Island</p>
<p>•	Point Lookout State Park</p>
<p>•	Solomon's Island</p>
<p>•	Navy Recreation Center Solomons </p>

A photo of facility Pax River Paradise Grove Campgrounds with No Amenities Shown

A photo of porta pottie location in Pax River Paradise Grove Campgrounds

A photo of additional parking facility Pax River Paradise Grove Campgrounds

One of the many views of where the Patuxent River meets the Chesapeake Bay from a campsite at Paradise Grove

A view of the Patuxent River from Paradise Grove

Pax River Paradise Grove Campgrounds

Naval Air Station Patuxent River, the center of excellence for Naval Aviation.

Welcome to Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Naval Airstation (NAS) Patuxent River

Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated
her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor
and before the Civil War repeatedly risked her life to guide 70 enslaved
people north to new lives of freedom. This new national historical park
preserves the same landscapes that Tubman used to carry herself and others
away from slavery.

Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked her life to guide 70 enslaved people north to new lives of freedom. This new national historical park preserves the same landscapes that Tubman used to carry herself and others away from slavery.

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1933 as a
waterfowl sanctuary for birds migrating along the Atlantic Flyway, and
currently encompasses more than 32,000 acres. Blackwater NWR is home to an
incredible amount of plant and animal diversity in its three major habitats –
forest, marsh and shallow water. The refuge contains one-third of Maryland's
tidal wetlands, which makes it an ecologically important area within the
state. These wetlands also provide storm protection to lower Dorchester
County, including the town of Cambridge. Blackwater NWR is recognized as a
"Wetland of International Importance" by the Ramsar Convention and was named a
priority wetland in the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. In addition,
Blackwater NWR has been designated as an Internationally Important Bird Area.

Blackwater NWR is home to the largest natural population of formerly
endangered Delmarva peninsula fox squirrels and is also home to the largest
breeding population of American bald eagles on the East Coast, north of
Florida.

The refuge has been referred to as the "Everglades of the North," and has been
called one of the "Last Great Places" by the Nature Conservancy.

<p>Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1933 as a waterfowl sanctuary for birds migrating along the Atlantic Flyway, and currently encompasses more than 32,000 acres.  Blackwater NWR is home to an incredible amount of plant and animal diversity in its three major habitats – forest, marsh and shallow water. The refuge contains one-third of Maryland's tidal wetlands, which makes it an ecologically important area within the state. These wetlands also provide storm protection to lower Dorchester County, including the town of Cambridge. Blackwater NWR is recognized as a "Wetland of International Importance" by the Ramsar Convention and was named a priority wetland in the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. In addition, Blackwater NWR has been designated as an Internationally Important Bird Area.</p><p>Blackwater NWR is home to the largest natural population of formerly endangered Delmarva peninsula fox squirrels and is also home to the largest breeding population of American bald eagles on the East Coast, north of Florida.</p><p>The refuge has been referred to as the "Everglades of the North," and has been called one of the "Last Great Places" by the Nature Conservancy.</p>

Annmarie Garden on St. John

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Navy Recreation Center Solomons

Naval Airstation (NAS) Patuxent River

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge