Outdoor Activities

NPS - Gant

The Accokeek Creek boardwalk is a great place to see a variety of migrant birds.

Bird Watching

Piscatway Park is located on the Atlantic Flyway, a migration route used by millions of birds each year. The habitat protected by Piscataway Park provides birders a great opportunity to see many types of birds. Below is a link to the National Capital Parks East birdlist:

National Capital Parks East - South District Bird List

 

NPS - Gant

The shallow waters of Accokeek Creek provide a place for small fish to become big fish.

Fishing (license required)

Fishing is allowed from the shoreline of Piscataway Park. A Maryland Fishing license is required to Fish in the Potomac River from Piscataway Park. Below are some links with information about Maryland Fishing:

Maryland Fishing Guide 2012

Maryland Fish Facts

Tidal Fishing Regulations

Potomac River Fisheries Commission

 

NPS - Gant

At Marshall Hall boaters will find a paved boat ramp and parking for their trailors.

Boating

Piscataway Park offers 2 boat ramps

Farmington Landing, undeveloped dirt ramp

Marshall Hall, developed concrete ramp