Due to inclement weather, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, will operate on a delayed schedule on February 23, 2026 opening at 10 a.m.

For more information about our emergency warming centers and childcare operations, click here.

Jug Bay Natural Area

Closure Alert: Construction

The Critical Area Driving Tour at Jug Bay Natural Area is closed for bridge construction until March 2026.

Jug Bay Natural Area

16000 Croom Airport Road
Upper Marlboro, MD

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16000 Croom Airport Road
Upper Marlboro, MD

Hours:
Mon-Sun : 8am - Dusk

Size: 1850 Acres

A lovely sunset viewed from the perspective of someone sitting in an aluminum canoe on a calm body of water. The bow of the canoe points toward the pink sun as it sets behind blue-gray clouds. The sunset is reflected in the still water, and trees are visible on the far shore.

Close-up view of logs burning in an outdoor metal fire ring. Behind the fire ring is a green and gray camping tent with the door unzipped and open. Behind the tent are woods.

A bench sits where a wooden waterfront boardwalk-style path forks into a Y.

Several people gather under a large picnic shelter with more than a dozen picnic tables under it.

A long, elevated, wooden footbridge stretches out across a serene body of water.

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