Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm - National Park Directory

Two Jersey cows graze in their pasture

Sunrise at the Farm

Our farrier regularly maintains the hooves of the horses at Oxon Hill Farm.

Young visitors meet the pigs at Oxon Hill Farm.

Mount Welby is the oldest structure on the farm, built around 1811

A paved walkway along a wooded shoreline

The Oxon Cove trail takes hikers and bikers through forest and meadow ecosystems and along Oxon Cove

Photos: National Park Service

About Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm

The diverse history of Maryland and our national heritage can be experienced at Oxon Cove Park. Through hands-on programs and other activities, you can experience farm life and how its changed over time. Explore how the park evolved from a plantation home during the War of 1812, to a hospital farm, to the park you can visit today.

Quick Facts

State Maryland

State Code MD

Weather Make sure that you wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Closed-toe shoes are recommended, sneakers or comfortable boots are best. Dress for the season, light clothes in summer, layers in spring…

Location & Map

Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm is located in Maryland.

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Operating Hours

Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Monday 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Thursday 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Sunday 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Saturday 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Activities

Biking Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hands-On Hiking Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

Getting There

While our mailing address is on Oxon Hill Road, the parking lot entrance to the park is on Bald Eagle Road. Bald Eagle Road can be accessed from the Capital Beltway (I-495/I-95), as well as Indian Head Highway (MD-210) and Oxon Hill Road (MD-414). For detailed directions, please visit our website at http://www.nps.gov/oxhi/planyourvisit/directions.htm

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Contact & Address

Address 1967 Bald Eagle Road, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745

Phone 771-208-1536

Email oxhi_visitorservices@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

African American Heritage Colonization and Settlement Enslavement Farming and Agriculture Plantations Laborer and Worker Schools and Education Wars and Conflicts War of 1812 Animals Birds Trails

Things To Do

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Become an Oxon Hill Farm Junior Ranger

Oxon Hill Farm Junior Ranger Program

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Oxon Hill Farm Self Guided Tour

Take a walk and see the historic structures of Oxon Hill Farm.

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Visitor Centers

Oxon Hill Farm Visitor Center

The Visitor Center at Oxon Hill Farm is the first stop you should make when visiting the park. Inside, you will find park brochures, Junior…

Hours: Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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