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Patuxent River

United States, Maryland

Patuxent River

LocationUnited States, Maryland
RegionMaryland
TypeState Park
Coordinates39.2667°, -77.0833°
Established1963
Area27.11
Nearest CityClarksburg (5 mi)
Major CityGaithersburg (10 mi)

About Patuxent River

Comprises 6,700 acres along the upper 12 miles of the Patuxent River, Maryland's longest river entirely within state borders. Features natural areas, farmlands, and 1,600 acres of designated wildlands.