Policies

• Plants and animals are protected. Nothing can be collected without a permit.
• Hikers should stay on trails and boardwalks.
• Dogs are not allowed in the Sanctuary, but they may be walked on leash at the Glendening Preserve.
• Bikes and horses are not allowed on any Sanctuary trails.
• Picnic tables are available at the Wetland Center, at Farm Point (River Farm; Sweet Flag Picnic Area) and near Plummer House.
• Smoking is allowed in parking areas only. No smoking on trails or in buildings.
• Hunting and fishing are not allowed in the Sanctuary. Anglers may fish by boat anywhere in Jug Bay waters.
• There are no boat launching facilities within the Sanctuary. Hand-carried boats may be launched at Patuxent Wetland Park on Route 4 at Hill's Bridge, near Wayson's Corner.

                                                                                                                   Beaver lodge in a freshwater tidal marsh on the Patuxent