Pax River Paradise Grove Campgrounds

MILITARY BASE ACCESS: Visitors eligible for reservations at this location are limited to Active Duty, Reservists, Retired Military, Unremarried Widow, Veterans and Department of Defense employees, and must have a valid eligibility ID card to check in for a reservation or to gain access to the facility. Gate 1 is open 24/7. Patrons can proceed to their campground but will be turned away at the gate if they do not have proper credentials.

GUEST RESTRICTIONS: To enter the military installation, guests must be in the same vehicle as the ID holder and remain with the ID holder at all times. NOTE: Please be sure to verify all policies/restrictions prior to arrival, they may vary based on the military installation and/or location. This may impact (but not limited to) certain guest eligibility such as DoD civilians, contractors, retired civilians, sponsors, foreign nationals, etc. Other restrictions may apply but are not listed.

NONAFFILIATED GUEST ACCESS: Visitors eligible for reservations at this location (Active Duty, Reservists, Retired Military, and Department of Defense employees) are authorized to sponsor nonaffiliated guests during their stay. It is imperative that package submission is provided no later than fourteen (14) days prior to your arrival date via email directly to the NASPAXRIV Pass and ID office. For more information please visit: MWR Pax River Camping

MWR Pax River Website

Fishing and Crabbing Information

Personal or commercial drone usage within the NAS Patuxent River Fence Line is prohibited