Find your way to Jug Bay

Paddle over 2,000 acres of tidal freshwater marsh

Wander 19 miles of trails

Look for 300+ bird species

Photo courtesy of Chesapeake Bay Program

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1. Glendening Nature Preserve will be closed on the following dates due to deer management: 

  • Friday, October 17
  • Wednesday, October 22
  • Wednesday, November 5
  • Friday, November 14
  • Wednesday, November 19
  • Friday, December 5
  • Wednesday, December 17
2. Wootons Landing Wetland Park will be closed on the following dates due to deer management:
  • Friday, October 24
  • Thursday, October 30
  • Thursday, November 6
  • Monday, November 10
  • Friday, November 21
  • Thursday, December 4
  • Thursday, December 18

 

3. It's time for turtles to find cozy places to spend the winter, so they are on the move. PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY and WITH CARE on our country roads and down our entire driveway. Look for critters crossing the road AND check under your car BEFORE you leave!

 

4. On warm, rainy nights this fall, you may see volunteers surveying Wrighton Rd and Plummer Lane for migrating amphibians and removing amphibians from roadways before they are destroyed. We thank you for your patience and support with this wildlife conservation effort. If you'd like to join in the effort, email jugbay@aacounty.org.

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary

Sanctuary Proper
Visitor Center, Main Office, Trails

Address: 1361 Wrighton Road, Lothian, MD 20711
Phone: 410-222-8006

*No pets please

Hours
9:00am - 5:00pm

OPEN:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
(Closed Sundays Dec-Feb)

CLOSED:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Admission

$6 per vehicle

Plummer Road Entrance (Main Entrance)
5702 Plummer Lane, Lothian, MD 20711

Hours
Daily
9:00am - 5:00pm

Wrighton Road Entrance
1290 Wrighton Road, Lothian, MD 20711

Hours
Daily
9:00am - 5:00pm

*Leashed dogs only allowed. Pick up all pet waste and dispose of in trash.

Sands Road Entrance
5490 Sands Road, Lothian, MD 20711

Hours
Daily, Dawn - Dusk

Southern Maryland Blvd Entrance
5481 Southern Maryland Blvd, Lothian, MD 20711

Hours
Daily, Dawn - Dusk

1426 Mt. Zion Marlboro Road, Lothian, MD 20711

Hours
Daily, Dawn - Dusk

4550 Sands Road, Lothian, MD 20776

Hours
Daily, Dawn - Dusk

Field Work Friday

Oct 10, 2025 9:00AM—12:00PM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711

Pollinator Wednesday 

Oct 15, 2025 9:00AM—12:00PM

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary - Emory Waters Nature Preserve 6032 Pindell Road Lothian, MD 20711

Volunteer

Become a part of our highly dedicated group of volunteers who support the Sanctuary through education, citizen science, and stewardship.

Support the Friends of Jug Bay

Want to help preserve the beautiful habitats and wildlife of Jug Bay? Support the Sanctuary by becoming a member of the Friends of Jug Bay and help us in our mission to protect these unique ecosystems.

Learn more about all of the benefits our members receive.

GuideStar Rating

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