Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds
Naval Airstation (NAS) Patuxent River — riverside, fishing
Location: Patuxent River, MD, MD
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$30 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
Visitors eligible for reservations at this location are limited to Active Duty, Reservists, Retired Military, Unremarried Widow, Veterans and Department of Defense employees. Learn more about eligible visitors and access to this military base recreation site. A variety of recreational programs and facilities await you and your family at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, located just 55 miles south of Washington D.C.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pax-river-hog-point-campgrounds to be notified when sites open up.
Small, quiet, and secluded military campground with amazing water views of the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay. Highly rated by campers (4.9/5 stars) for cleanliness and peaceful atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles and Ospreys present in the area; also American Beavers, Chuck-will's-widows, Northern Mockingbirds
Insider tips for Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds: Request site H4 — campers report it as the best site Sites 1 and 2 offer the best Chesapeake Bay views despite being close together Book early — this federal campground fills up quickly
Skip Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds if: You cannot access military bases — this is a military-only campground requiring Active Duty, Reservist, Retired Military, Veteran, or DoD employee status. You need full hookups — most sites have no hookups available. You want year-round camping — seasonal operations only (May-October).
Best time to visit Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Pax River Paradise Grove Campgrounds (Patuxent River, MD), George Washington Birthplace National Monument Picnic Pavilion (Colonial Beach, VA), Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities (Fort Washington , MD), Fort Hunt Picnic Areas (Alexandria, VA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds
Cell signal at Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds (Patuxent River, MD): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Visitors eligible for reservations at this location are limited to Active Duty, Reservists, Retired Military, Unremarried Widow, Veterans and Department of Defense employees. Learn more about eligible visitors and access to this military base recreation site. A variety of recreational programs and facilities await you and your family at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, located just 55 miles south of Washington D.C.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryRequest site H4
campers report it as the best site
Sites 1 and 2 offer the best Chesapeake Bay views despite being close together
Book early
this federal campground fills up quickly
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Washington D.C: Take 295 S towards I-95/495, merge onto I-495 S, take exit 7A toward MD 5 S/ Branch Ave, turn left on to Mattawoman Beantown Road, turn left onto MD 5 S/Leonardtown Road, continue on MD 235 to NAS Patuxent River Gate 1, cedar point road
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Naval Airstation (NAS) Patuxent River fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Naval Airstation (NAS) Patuxent River before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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