Port Tobacco River Park — Attraction in Maryland

Great for a short, easy walk. Nice picnic area. Fun place to go birding.

I checked this out since it’s a hot spot on eBird. I spotted 21 species of birds in about an hour including a bald eagle and an osprey nesting on the pole on the north side of the park. You can also spot a number of butterflies here.

They have neat informational signs around the park and the trails are well groomed. There’s a good trail map near the entrance. There are also a couple of observation decks around the park with built in binoculars. My one gripe is that the marsh trail doesn’t have a good view of the marsh since you’re back in the trees.

We brought along a picnic lunch and the pavilion was empty so we ate there. There were a few more picnic tables deeper in the park but they...

A great and lovely park. This is park is for nature lovers! Their are paths that lead to the river. There is a pavilion right off the parking lot and binoculars so that you can look up I to the trees to seethe eagles.

There are butterflies, bees and lots of other bugs. Please apply repellent before arriving to the park. Spraying chemicals at the park is discouraged as it is a detriment to the insect population. There are signs along the paths with information on native wildlife.

If the bugs give you the freaks, I suggest wearing long pants and applying lemongrass or tea tree oil. And a hat is helpful if...

Excellent place to see a mating pair of bald eagles and well maintained trails as well! Great for a quick hike or walk in the outdoors. I was fortunate to be the only one here while enjoying the park. Unfortunately there is bottle and cans along the tree line near the road and sole trails so please help my picking those up! Great for a quick stop on any journey to get out and stretch your legs. Also a breeding and nesting ground for...