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

Two Run Trail Area
Starting Tuesday, August 12th, Utility Road trail, a section of the Two Run trail, and access to the Upper Railroad Bed trail (River Farm and EWNP) will be temporarily closed to the public due to the reconstruction of the Two Run boardwalk. The work will take about 3-4 weeks to complete. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we hope to provide an improved service once the project is completed. If you have any questions, please contact us at jugbay@county.org or call our main office at 410-222-8006.

Anticipated Closure of Plummer Lane Glendening Entrance
On Monday, August 18th* we are scheduled to apply herbicide to our pollinator meadows. On the application date, the Plummer Lane entrance to the Glendening Nature Preserve and the Plummer house will be closed for the entire day. This will also impact parts of Maple, Beaver Rock, Pine Barrens, and Blueberry trails. If you have any questions, please contact us at jugbay@county.org or call our main office at 410-222-8006.
*This date could shift to later in the week if weather conditions are unfavorable.

It's time for turtle hatchlings to emerge. 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! 

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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

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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

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Environmental Teen Leadership Paddle

Aug 11, 2025 9:00AM—Aug 15, 2025 5:00PM

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Everything Butterfly Garden 

Aug 12, 2025 8:00AM—10:00AM

Jug Bay’s Glendening Nature Preserve  5702 Plummer Lane Lothian, MD 20711

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