Building at National Colonial Farm at Piscataway Park
National Colonial Farm, run by the Accokeek Foundation, tells the story of a small family farm in the 1700s.
Boardwalk over Accokeek Creek.
The remains of Marshall Hall. The house was destroyed by fire.
The Accokeek Creek Boardwalk travels through a diverse marsh ecosystem on the Potomac River.
Physical Address:
3400 Bryan Point Road
Accokeek, MD 20607
Mailing Address:
13551 Fort Washington Road
Fort Washington, MD 20616
contact-details
Phone Number: (771) 208-1555 Voice
Email Address: pisc_visitorservices@nps.gov
Description:
Fees
Entrance Fees
Entrance Passes
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.
park designation:Park
Directions:
The National Colonial Farm: From the Capital Beltway (I495/95) from southbound take Exit 3, to MD210 South/Indian Head Highway. Travel approximately 9 miles, at the traffic light by B&J Carryout turn right on Livingston Road (please note that Livingston Road crosses MD210 several times) Drive one block and turn right on Biddle Road. At the stop sign, turn left on Bryan Point Road and follow about 3.5 miles. National Colonial Farm will be on the right.
For detailed directions, please visit this link.
Directions
Operating Hours:
Piscataway Park
The park is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. Farmington Landing Site and Marshall Hall Site are open during daylight hours.
Exceptions:
- Thanksgiving (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)
- Christmas (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)
- New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)
National Colonial Farm Park Gate
Access to National Colonial Farm varies according to the time of year. March 1-May 31: 7 am - 7 pm June 1-Aug. 31: 7 am-9 pm Sept. 1-Oct. 31: 7 am-7 pm Nov. 1-Feb. 28(29): 7 am-5 pm
Exceptions:
- Summer Hours (June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024)
- Winter Hours (November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025)
Weather Information:
Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be prepared to take shelter from lightning. Winters are generally cold, with nighttime lows frequently near freezing and occasional snowfall. Weather during spring and fall is generally moderate, but can change quickly.
Activities
Boating
Fishing
Boating