Patuxent River State Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Patuxent River State Park
Patuxent River State Park Headquarters, Visitor Center and Nature Center
Patuxent River State Park Location in Maryland
Location	Howard County & Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Nearest town	Olney, Maryland
Area	6,703 acres (27.13 km2)
Elevation	407 ft (124 m)
Designation	Maryland state park
Established	1963
Administrator	Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Website	Patuxent River State Park

Patuxent River State Park is a public recreation area located along the upper reaches of the Patuxent River in Howard and Montgomery counties in Maryland. The state park features hunting, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking on unsigned and untended trails. Planning for the park began in 1963, with the Maryland General Assembly funding land purchases in each year from 1964 to 1968. It is part of the Northeastern coastal forests ecoregion.