Patuxent Wildlife Research Refuge
Anne Arundel · Prince George’s · U.S.F.W.
A place to get outside.
Patuxent Wildlife Research Refuge is a public wildlife area in Anne Arundel · Prince George’s. Use the managing agency’s visitor information to confirm the right entrance, current access, and facilities before you travel.
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- Maryland federal lands · Oct 15, 2026