State Park · Maryland

Patuxent River State Park

Location: Montgomery County, Maryland
Nearest town: 5.9 miles north of Olney
Type: State Park

About Patuxent River State Park

The upper Patuxent River runs through this park, which spans land in both Howard and Montgomery counties. Activities here include hunting, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking, though the trails are unsigned and untended. Land purchases for the park were funded by the Maryland General Assembly across five years, from 1964 to 1968. The park lies within the Northeastern coastal forests ecoregion.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Patuxent River State Park is in Montgomery County, Maryland, 5.9 miles north of Olney. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.