What is there to do at Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm?

Popular activities include Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Food, Guided Tours, Hands-On.

Which national parks are within a day's drive of Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm?

Within about a day's drive you can reach Harmony Hall (14 min), Fort Foote Park (15 min), Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (20 min), Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial (22 min), Anacostia Park (23 min), Washington Monument (23 min).

Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm

The diverse history of Maryland and our national heritage can be experienced at Oxon Cove Park.

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OVERVIEW

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.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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Driving times from Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Oxon Hill Farm

Mon: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Tue: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Wed: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Thu: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Fri: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Sat: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Sun: 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Oxon Cove Park

Mon: 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Tue: 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Wed: 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Thu: 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Fri: 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Sat: 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Sun: 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Oxon Cove Park Gated Areas

Mon: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Tue: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Wed: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Thu: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Fri: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Sat: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Sun: 8:00AM - 4:30PM

THINGS TO DO

Activities

BikingBirdwatchingBookstore and Park StoreFoodGuided ToursHands-OnHikingJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsPicnickingSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingShoppingWildlife Watching

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

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 and fall, and warm coats in winter. Cooler days are often the best days to visit Oxon Hill Farm if you’re interested in seeing farm animals or wildlife out and about. There are still lots of things to see and do on hotter days, just make sure to keep hydrated and take frequent breaks.

Directions →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm?: Popular activities include Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Food, Guided Tours, Hands-On.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm?: Within about a day's drive you can reach Harmony Hall (14 min), Fort Foote Park (15 min), Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (20 min), Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial (22 min), Anacostia Park (23 min), Washington Monument (23 min).