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Patuxent River Campgrounds

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Location

Installation
Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD
GPS Coordinates
38.289, -76.384037
Location Information
Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD

Directions

Directions
Located off SR-235 near Lexington Park.

Map

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Map of Goose Creek Campgrounds

Campground Information

Authorized Users
Active Duty, National Guard, Reservists, Retired Military, 0-100% DAV, Purple Heart Recipients, Former POW, Veteran Caregivers, DoD Civilians. Read this Article on Authorized Users
Season
February - November
Reservations
Reservations for campsites are accepted up to one year in advance for active duty and 6 months in advance for all others.
Internet Access
None available.
Mail Forwarding
Must use local General Delivry.
Pet Information
Allowed with usual leash and clean-up rules.
Campground Information
Campsites are located in 3 locations: 1) Goose Creek Campgrounds, 2) Hog Point Recreation Area, 3) Paradise Grove Recreation Area. Goose Creek Campground is open February 1 - October 31, Paradise Grove and Hog Point are open year round. Campers can find camping equipment and supplies at Gear Issue, located inside the Drill Hall. A comfort station with showers and restrooms is available at Goose Creek Campgrounds.
Big Rig Friendly?
No
Discounts
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Facilities
Restrooms and showers are only available at Goose Creek Campground.
Amenities
  • Dump, Sewer
  • Water
  • Electric
  • Tent Area
  • Picinic Area
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Gas
  • Commissary
  • Exchange
  • Class VI

Site Information

Type of site
Spaces
Hook-ups
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Goose Creek RV Sites
25
W/30A
$15.75 - $21
$94.50 - $126
$283.50 - $378
Goose Creek Primitive
14
None
$12 - $15.75
$72 - $94.50
$216 - $283.50
Hog Point Primitive
2
None
$20
N/A
N/A
Paradise Grove Primitive
11
None
$20
N/A
N/A

Other Information

Weather Information

A wide variety of recreational programs and facilities await you and your family at NAS Patuxent River, located approximately 65 miles south of Washington, DC on Maryland Route 235 in Lexington Park. Situated at the confluence of the Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay, this is an area rich in both American history and natural beauty. Part of this legacy of Southern Maryland may be found in the spacious, natural campsite area aboard the station.

Photos

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User reviews

7 reviews
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Overall rating
 
3.1
Location
 
3.7(7)
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
2.6(7)
Amenities/Facilities
 
2.6(7)
Value
 
3.2(7)
Overall Experience
 
3.3(7)
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Jun 3 - 6, 2022
(Updated: June 18, 2022)
Overall rating
 
3.2
Location
 
4.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
3.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
3.0
Value
 
3.0
Overall Experience
 
3.0
We stayed 3 nights at Goose Creek and had a pleasant experience. It helped that the weather was perfect the entire time, sunny with daytime temps in the 70's, cool nights and a pleasant breeze. I think the weather helped keep the flies and mosquitoes down to essentially nothing. Given the location along the Chesapeake and surrounded on the other sides by lagoons the fishing and kayaking opportunities abound but this wetland also means there can/will be annoying insects in warm weather. There is also a nice beach along the bay (about a mile north of the campground). NOTE: The shower/restroom building is closed and in complete disrepair. We saw no evidence that it was to undergo repairs, so do not expect showers. There were many porta-potties placed throughout the campground however. We stayed in site B-4 which was essentially pull-through and flat. All sites are tree-ed and many (not ours) have direct access to lagoon waters - as in the site borders the lagoon. It is a healthy drive from the NAS main gate to the campground, including crossing an active runway.
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September 11-13, 2019
Overall rating
 
3.0
Location
 
4.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
3.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
2.0
Value
 
3.0
Overall Experience
 
3.0
This wasn't bad, but while we were there, they had horseflies the size of your thumb! And they were everywhere. Went to the Exchange and bought outdoor fogger. Helped a bit. But mainly stayed in the RV and watched TV. Easy check in. No office on site. Did it all on the phone. In fact, we never saw another person in the RV area. A few RV's ... no people. They were probably all staying in away from the bugs! :o)
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15-20 Nov 2015
(Updated: December 27, 2015)
Overall rating
 
4.3
Location
 
4.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
4.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
4.0
Goose Creek Campground is closed until February so I stayed at another on-base campground called Pleasant Grove.  This is a rustic (dry camping) campground that is not far from Goose Creek or Hog Point.  Remember rustic means no water or electricity which is fine because my RV is fully self contained.  I have found the campground manager and staff to be extremely accommodating and pleasant to work with so I'm not sure why a few posts say they are not.  The campground is convenient and is within easy walking distance to the golf course clubhouse.  Fishing is right outside your door.  My rig is a 40' Diesel Pusher and I can attest that it wasn't exactly easy to get it to my camping spot but it was well worth it once I got it in.  The roads are very curvy with trees  on each side of the road making the turns tricky.  Overhead wise the clearance was good.  My rig would not make the last turn to exit the campground so I exited the same way I entered.  Quiet - yes.  Friendly campers - yes.  Pretty camping areas - yes.  Only caution - don't arrive after dark.  It is extremely dark at this campground with no streetlights.
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April 3, 2015
Overall rating
 
1.9
Location
 
3.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
1.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
2.0
Value
 
1.0
Overall Experience
 
2.0
The good: location on river side of base beyond base traffic and noise. Now the bad: 1) MWR Staff not cordial when requesting information and location of campground. Reminder: Address on website is DEAD WRONG. You have to go to the Base Marina Bldg 1599 for campground reservations, check-in and location. Best bet to call before entering base for directions. 2) Once traveling to campground beware of ALL base stop and go signs or you may get ticketed or worse get run over by planes taking off and landing. You have to cross runways several times. 3) Pay attention to signs, Goose Creek is 1/2 mile past the golf course on right. Take the 2nd entrance. Dirt road w/gravel. The sites are poorly mark and for RVs longer than 30' and 10'in height you WILL have problems as ALL sites are back-ins, poorly mark due to pine leaves, low hanging tree branches, old tree branches and whatever else that has falllen. 3) as for FHU there are only 5 and they are in use by "HOMESTEADERS." Only left with electric and water. There are only 15 total sites for RVs. Give a rating of 3 for location only because of area and closeness to water access. Give rating of 2 for amenities only because base has great commissary, access to recreation facilities, car wash and hobby shop if needed. This campground needs MAJOR work.
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October 6, 2012
(Updated: October 14, 2012)
Overall rating
 
2.6
Location
 
3.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
2.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
2.0
Value
 
2.0
Overall Experience
 
3.0
Plenty of Mosquitoes left in October. We camped in A2 and it rained while we were there which left mud holes on each side of the camper. No problems with the roads. As stated before in 2009, it appears to get minimal care and upkeep. Our site had gravel on it at one time, buy very little was left. The dump station is 3 miles away near the intersection of Tate Road and Shaw Road near the round-about. The online pamphlet states it is at building 600 on Tate Road, but it is on Shaw Road. The campground is wooded and very nice, it could be great if it was cared for better. The aircraft on the runways nearby were loud at times and vibrated the camper. Hearing the Star-Spangled Banner echo through the trees in the morning was outstanding. Overall not bad for the price, but I intend to camp at the Solomons Navy Recreation Area when I return and would recommend it over this campground.
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June 12, 2009
Overall rating
 
2.7
Location
 
3.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
2.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
2.0
Value
 
3.0
Overall Experience
 
3.0
BUGS, BUGS, BUGS ! ! We were greeted with a massive attack by mosquitoes. Couldn't set up the TT without spraying ourselves with "OFF" and then pretty much had to stay in the camper. It had rained and the roads were full of mud ruts. Our site (B1) had mud holes on either side of it. Some of the other sites were a little better. Fortunately this was just a place to stay a couple of nights to visit our daughter. It has potential but from the looks of the things it gets minimal care and upkeep. It is completely wooded and surround by a lake. I wish I would have had time to go fishing. The showers were clean and were listed as "centrally located", but they were at the entrance of the CG. The CG is adjacent to the Air strip, but it was a fairly quiet weekend. Patuxant River was across from the entrance of the CG and a fishing pier was within walking distance. All in all not a great experience but for $12, you get what you pay for. The dump station 3 miles away gets a B+.
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01 Aug 2005
Overall rating
 
4.3
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
2.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
3.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
5.0
Okay this a pretty much self serve place deep in the woods that what I love about it. You set it up with base MWR and you're on your own out there no full time staff they do have a shower facility if needed. This place is an outdoors dream fishing, hunting, hiking I got spoiled while stationed at this base. If you are an RV person but still like feeling like a tent camper in the woods this is your place. No cushy wide open spots with wireless internet just you and your RV in the woods. There are electric hook ups and water but no sewer hook up. The base is very nice good exchange and comissary. Nice base pool, 5 fresh water ponds excellent fishing, 12 miles of saltwater coast line, lots of deer and wildlife.
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