Physical Address:

3400 Bryan Point Road

Accokeek, MD 20607

Mailing Address:

Fort Washington Park

Attn: Piscataway Park

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

Piscataway Park—including Accokeek Creek Boardwalk, Farmington Landing, and Marshall Hall—is open daily for pedestrian access from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Gated areas are open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Exceptions:
  • Thanksgiving (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)
  • Christmas (December 25, 2025 - December 25, 2025)
  • New Year's Day (January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026)

National Colonial Farm Gate

Operated in partnership with the Accokeek Foundation, access to the National Colonial Farm varies by season.

Exceptions:
  • Spring Hours (March 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026)
  • Summer Hours (June 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025)
  • Fall Hours (September 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025)
  • Winter Hours (November 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026)

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
Boating

Fishing
Fishing