Please be advised that the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a scheduled training activity at Kings Landing Park on the evening of December 17. During this time, visitors and nearby residents may notice an increased presence of deputies and police vehicles in and around the park.
This is a planned training exercise, and there is no cause for concern. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Location:
3255 Kings Landing Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639
Park Hours
Fall/Winter (Tuesday after Labor day to Sunday before Memorial Day) Monday-Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Spring/Summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day) Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Last entry into park 1 hour prior to park closing. Pier closes 1/2 hour prior to park closing to fishing, crabbing and paddling.
NOTICE: No walk ins allowed when park gates are closed.
Chronolog stations are a citizen science tool that helps make gradual environmental changes visible. Because long-term monitoring is often costly and complex, Chronolog offers a simple, collaborative solution: crowd-sourced time-lapse photography. By connecting communities with land stewards, Chronolog creates visual records of change in important natural areas. The mission is to engage people with nature in an interactive way and to document environmental change for scientific research.
Along the shore of the Patuxent River, Kings Landing Park has a history stretching back to Captain John Smith’s exploration and earlier. Once an active farm and later a YMCA camp, it is now managed by Calvert County’s Natural Resources Division and offers a host of options to enjoy.
Enjoy the scenic views of the river and wetlands, fish from the pier or launch your kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboardand explore the marshes of the Patuxent River.
Take a hike on our trails with your four legged friends and learn from our wayside exhibits, funded by the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network, designed to help visitors learn about the significance of the river and the abundant wildlife that depend on it. Hiking trails are open and beckon you and your dog for a jaunt.
Sign up for one of our education programs which are offered throughout the year, sponsored by the Calvert Nature Society. Check out the calendar of events (external site).
Test out your map and compass skills on our Orienteering Course. Download the course map (pdf).
Individuals and groups can borrow orienteering compasses for free at the staff office, drivers license or identification identification from a responsible adult will be held securely in the park safe and returned when the compasses are returned.
The equestrian facility includes a 150 x 300 riding ring, judge’s stand, restrooms, and water hydrants. Trails meander around the meadows and through the woods. Groups may may reserve this facility, however it is also available for day use by individuals without a reservation. It is suggested that equine enthusiasts call ahead to check on availability.
Each horse owner must obtain a free permit through Natural Resources prior to bringing their horse onsite. Equestrian Access Permit Application (PDF)
Kings Landing Park offers a variety of facility rental options. Our picnic pavilion and Tom Wisner Hall are perfect for group picnics, family reunions, wedding receptions and other events. The park also offers primitive camping for youth groups as well as an Equestrian Ring.
These facilities require advance reservations and appropriate fees apply. To check availability and make a reservation, please call 410-535-2661.
For all facilities, except Wisner Hall: Bathrooms are winterized between November and April. Groups must make arrangements for delivery and pick up of port-a-johns for their group's use.
Resources: 21 Round Tables, 6 Rectangular Tables, 160 Chairs, Catering Kitchen (no cooking allowed) Fees: $600 per day; $100 due at time of booking Hours: Varies by season. Please note that all events must end and leave park property by park closing time. Special Considerations: Beer and wine allowed pending approval from County.
Tom Wisner was an artist and scientist, songwriter, storyteller, performer and educator, who was focused on developing interdisciplinary approaches to environmental education and literacy. The Center for the Chesapeake Story (Chestory) Collection represents the life work of Tom Wisner and is housed at the Calvert Marine Museum.
Fees: Youth Groups $25/cabin/night, Educational/Service Groups $50/cabin/night Hours: Varies by season Special Considerations: No alcohol allowed. Camping facility is for groups only, no individual camping permitted.
Fees: $1 per child per day; If desired, use of Wisner Hall $500 flat fee. Hours: During park operating hours Special Considerations: No alcohol allowed. Fee includes the use of one pavilion.
Tom Wisner Hall