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Pax River Paradise Grove Campgrounds

38.3069° N / 76.3971° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 18Next open weekend Sep 181 detected openings this week12 monitored sites

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Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10238170

When Pax River Paradise Grove Campgrounds reopens

Pax River Paradise Grove 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
5
Openings · last 90 days
5

Only 5 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 12 monitored sites

Of the 2,196 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 2,181 open for online reservation · 15 reserved.

Where the open windows are

0.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 2,181 of 2,196 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027
Not open online0.7%
Open site-nights2,181 / 2,196
Reserved (of online inventory)15 / 2,196
Weekday openings1,247
Weekend openings934

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,247 fall on weekdays and 934 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Mar 2027
0100200300400154365360372372336222SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

December holds the most room. 372 of 372 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 12 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 2612Open
FRI Nov 2712Open
SAT Nov 2812Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 2412Open
FRI Dec 2512Open
New YearTHU Dec 3112Open
FRI Jan 112Open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 12 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 12 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 12 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
G01  183
G02  183
G06  183
G09  183
G11  183

The 5 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

2,181 open site-nights across 12 sites at Pax River Paradise Grove Campgrounds, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 17 2-night, 17 3-night, 17 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site G01.

All 12 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
G01Not recordedNone183183 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more
G02Not recordedNone183183 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more
G06Not recordedNone183183 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more
G09Not recordedNone183183 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more
G11Not recordedNone183183 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more
F1Not recordedNone182181 nightsSep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +170 more
G10Not recordedNone182182 nightsSep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +170 more
G03Not recordedNone181168 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +169 more
G04Not recordedNone181168 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +169 more
G05Not recordedNone181168 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +169 more
G07Not recordedNone180159 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +168 more
G08Not recordedNone179145 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

About Pax River Paradise Grove 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.

Recreation

Water lovers will find that NAS Patuxent River stretches 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 Paradise Grove Campground is located where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Patuxent River, offering the best views for sunrises as well as sunsets

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

12 monitored sitesNo hookups12 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 20

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

301.342.3573
CampingCanoeingCrabbingFishingGolfHuntingKayakingPaddle BoatingPicnickingSoftball FieldsSwimmingSwimming SiteWater Access

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Pax River Paradise Grove Campgrounds?

Reservations for Pax River Paradise Grove Campgrounds are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 2,181 of 2,196 tracked site-nights are open (99.3%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 5 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 15:19 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 Paradise Grove Campgrounds?

Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Pax River Paradise Grove Campgrounds in the last 7 days, 5 over 30 days and 5 over the last 90.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Pax River Paradise Grove Campgrounds?

17 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 G01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which month has the most availability at Pax River Paradise Grove Campgrounds?

December 2026, with 372 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 372.

When is the next open date at Pax River Paradise Grove 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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