Piscataway Park
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Piscataway Park at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–2 days
- Don't miss
- Main Piscataway Park highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- Accokeek, MD
Explore this park
About Piscataway Park
Piscataway Park is home to bald eagles, beavers, deer, foxes, ospreys, and many other species. To complement the surroundings, the park has, in addition to a public fishing pier and two boardwalks over fresh water tidal wetlands, a variety of nature trails, meadows, and woodland areas. The Park is also home to National Colonial Farm.
Weather Information
- Summer
are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms.
- Winter
are generally cold, with nighttime lows frequently near freezing and occasional snowfall.
Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be prepared to take shelter from lightning. Weather during spring and fall is generally moderate, but can change quickly.
Operating Hours
Piscataway Park, including Accokeek Creek Boardwalk, Farmington Landing, and Marshall Hall, is open daily for pedestrian access from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and for vehicle access through gated areas from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Monday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Tuesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Wednesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Thursday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Friday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Saturday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Sunday6:00AM - 10:00PM
National Colonial Farm Gate
Operated in partnership with the Accokeek Foundation, access to the National Colonial Farm varies by season.
- Monday7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday7:00AM - 5:00PM
Piscataway Park Gated Areas
Gated areas at Piscataway Park, including those at Accokeek Creek Boardwalk, Farmington Landing, and Marshall Hall, allow pedestrian access starting at 6:00 a.m. and open to vehicles from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Monday9:00AM - 10:00PM
- Tuesday9:00AM - 10:00PM
- Wednesday9:00AM - 10:00PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 10:00PM
- Friday9:00AM - 10:00PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 10:00PM
- Sunday9:00AM - 10:00PM
Common questions
Planning Piscataway Park
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Piscataway Park. Check the Permits tab on this page and Recreation.gov before you travel — campground, tour, or backcountry permits may apply even without park-wide timed entry.
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