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Photo courtesy of Chesapeake Bay Program
JBERD (Jug Bay Education, Research, and Discovery) FIELD STATION - Cabins
By now, you’ve probably read the awesome news that cabins are opening here at JugBay! The good news is that, yes, this is true! Unfortunately, we aren’t quite ready to accept reservations.If you’d like to be added to a list to be contacted when we are ready to take reservations, kindly complete the Google form linked
HERE!
Thanks for your interest!
Visit Us
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
$8 per vehicle (as of January 1, 2026)
- Free entrance for active military, veterans, and their families (ID required)
The Sanctuary now sells Anne Arundel Annual and Senior Park passes as indicated below:
Annual Pass
- County resident - $40
- Non-County resident - $50
Lifetime/Senior Pass
- County & Non-County - $40
- Learn more about the AACO Lifetime Senior Citizen permit here.
Please consider supporting the great work the Sanctuary does by becoming a Friends of Jug Bay member. Memberships are offered at various levels and will help support the Sanctuary’s work in outdoor environmental education, stewardship, and citizen science.
For more information, please visit the FOJB webpage.
Glendening Nature Preserve
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.
Nature Preserve at Waysons Corner
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
Patuxent Wetland Park
1426 Mt. Zion Marlboro Road, Lothian, MD 20711
Hours
Daily, Dawn - Dusk
Wootons Landing
4550 Sands Road, Lothian, MD 20776
Hours
Daily, Dawn - Dusk
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.
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