What are the hours for Oxon Hill Farm?

NPS lists Oxon Hill Farm as open daily, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Confirm on the official page before you go.

Are dogs allowed at Oxon Cove Park?

NPS lists pets as permitted on 3 of its 6 listed things to do, including Hiking at Oxon Cove Park. In areas where pets are allowed, the NPS rule limits the leash to six feet.

What can you do at Oxon Hill Farm?

NPS lists activities such as Hiking, Picnicking, Wildlife Watching and Birdwatching. It also lists the Oxon Hill Farm Self Guided Tour.

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Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm: fees, hours, camping and when to visit

Q: Is there an entrance fee at Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm?

NPS lists it as a fee-free park with no entrance fee.

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on National Park Service data. Published by Humblebee.

Entrance fee: None^[1]
Visitor centers: 1^[2]

Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm is a unit of the U.S. National Park System in Maryland^[3]. NPS lists it as a fee-free park with no entrance fee^[1].

Entrance fees and passes

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm^[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.

When to visit and hours

NPS lists Oxon Hill Farm as open daily, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM^[4]. Listed exceptions are Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day^[4]. Pedestrians can enter Oxon Cove Park daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM, per NPS^[5]. Cars can use the gated areas between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM^[5]. NPS suggests dressing for the season^[6]. NPS suggests layers for spring and fall, and a warm coat for winter^[6]. NPS also notes that cooler days are often good for seeing farm animals or wildlife^[6].

Pets and dogs

Under the NPS pet rule, pets must be kept in a crate or cage, or on a leash of six feet or less, at all times in areas where they are allowed^[7]. The rule bars pets from public buildings, public transportation and designated swimming beaches, except for service animals^[7]. NPS lists pets as permitted on 3 of its 6 listed things to do, including Hiking at Oxon Cove Park^[8]. Each park can close more areas to pets^[7].

Before you go

NPS lists no entrance fee here^[1].
The official park page has the current hours and closures, so look there before you go^[4].
NPS recommends closed-toe shoes, and sneakers or comfortable boots are best^[6].
On hotter days, NPS says to keep hydrated and take frequent breaks^[6].
NPS lists 1 visitor center, the Oxon Hill Farm Visitor Center^[2].

Questions people ask

Is there an entrance fee at Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm?: NPS lists it as a fee-free park with no entrance fee^[1].
What are the hours for Oxon Hill Farm?: NPS lists Oxon Hill Farm as open daily, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM^[4]. Confirm on the official page before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Oxon Cove Park?: NPS lists pets as permitted on 3 of its 6 listed things to do, including Hiking at Oxon Cove Park^[8]. In areas where pets are allowed, the NPS rule limits the leash to six feet^[7].
What can you do at Oxon Hill Farm?: NPS lists activities such as Hiking, Picnicking, Wildlife Watching and Birdwatching^[9]. It also lists the Oxon Hill Farm Self Guided Tour^[8].

Facts and sources

NPS lists Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm as a fee-free park: there is no entrance fee. National Park Service
Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Oxon Hill Farm Visitor Center). National Park Service
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm is a unit of the U.S. National Park System in Maryland. National Park Service
Operating hours, Oxon Hill Farm: Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Listed exceptions: Thanksgiving Day 2026-11-26 to 2026-11-26; Christmas Day 2026-12-25 to 2026-12-25; New Year's Day 2027-01-01 to 2027-01-01. National Park Service
Operating hours, Oxon Cove Park: Oxon Cove Park is open daily for pedestrian access from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and for vehicle access through gated areas from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. National Park Service
NPS weather and seasons overview for Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm. National Park Service
National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
NPS lists 6 things to do at Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm: Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East, Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps, Become an Oxon Hill Farm Junior Ranger, Hiking at Oxon Cove Park, Bicycle... National Park Service
Activities NPS lists for Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm: 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. National Park Service

Fees and hours are what NPS lists in its data at the snapshot date. They change: tell readers to confirm on the official park page before a trip. Visits are NPS recreation visits (counted entries, not unique people). Use them only for this park's own months and years, never to rank parks. Campground list and site counts come from NPS and Recreation.gov records. Count fields can differ slightly between the two. The pet rule is the national baseline (36 CFR 2.15). The park may close more areas to pets. Do not claim specific trails allow dogs unless a fact says so.