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Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds

38.3080° N / 76.3971° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 18Next open weekend Sep 181 detected openings this week4 monitored sites

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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10238165

When Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds reopens

Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
1
Openings · last 30 days
16
Openings · last 90 days
16

Only 16 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.

02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 4 monitored sites

Of the 732 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 706 open for online reservation · 26 reserved.

Where the open windows are

3.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 706 of 732 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027
Not open online3.6%
Open site-nights706 / 732
Reserved (of online inventory)26 / 732
Weekday openings414
Weekend openings292

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 414 fall on weekdays and 292 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Mar 2027
040801201604510711812412411276SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

December holds the most room. 124 of 124 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 4 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 264Open
FRI Nov 274Open
SAT Nov 284Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 244Open
FRI Dec 254Open
New YearTHU Dec 314Open
FRI Jan 14Open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 4 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 4 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 4 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
H3  179
H1  178
H2  177
H4  172

The 4 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18

The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

706 open site-nights across 4 sites at Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 14 2-night, 14 3-night, 10 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site H3.

All 4 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
H3Not recordedNone179153 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +167 more
H1Not recordedNone178146 nightsSep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +166 more
H2Not recordedNone177146 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +165 more
H4Not recordedNone172118 nightsSep 18, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +160 more

About Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds

Overview

Visitors eligible for reservations at this location are limited to Active Duty, Reservists, Retired Military, Unremarried Widow, Veterans and Department of Defense employees. Learn more about eligible visitors and access to this military base recreation site.

A variety of recreational programs and facilities await you and your family at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, located just 55 miles south of Washington D.C. Situated at the confluence of the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay, this is an area rich in both American and Navy history and natural beauty. Part of the legacy of Southern Maryland may be found in the spacious, natural campsite areas aboard the installation. Hogs Point Campsites are nestled in the woods between the Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent River and are just a few walking steps for fishing and crabbing.

Recreation

Water lovers will find that NAS Patuxent River strectches across approximately 12 miles of shoreline offering locations to launch kayaks, stand up paddle boards, motor and sail boats, places for fishing and crabbing as well as areas for the beach lovers.

Bicyclists will find a 10 mile paved loop within the installation as well as designated bike trails.

MWR also has a Golf Course, Outdoor Pool, Marina, Theater, Community Recreation Office, Auto Hobby Shop and Fitness Center.

Natural Features

NAS Patuxent River Hogs Point Campground is located where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Patuxent River, offering the best views for sunrises.

Nearby Attractions

Historic St. Mary's City Patuxent River Air Museum Historic Sotterly St. Clement's Island Point Lookout State Park Solomon's Island Navy Recreation Center Solomons

4 monitored sitesNo hookups4 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 4

Getting there

From Washington D.C: Take 295 S towards I-95/495, merge onto I-495 S, take exit 7A toward MD 5 S/ Branch Ave, turn left on to Mattawoman Beantown Road, turn left onto MD 5 S/Leonardtown Road, continue on MD 235 to NAS Patuxent River Gate 1, cedar point road

46970 Bauhof Road, Patuxent River, MD 20670301.342.3573
BikingBoatingCampingCanoeingCrabbingDay Use AreaFishingGolfHuntingKayakingPicnickingSoftball FieldsSwimmingSwimming SiteWater Access

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds?

Reservations for Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 706 of 732 tracked site-nights are open (96.4%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 16 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds?

Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds in the last 7 days, 16 over 30 days and 16 over the last 90.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds?

14 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site H3. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which month has the most availability at Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds?

December 2026, with 124 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 124.

When is the next open date at Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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