87°
Mostly Sunny
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Calvert County, MD · Patuxent River
Kings Landing Park
3255 Kings Landing Rd, Huntingtown, MD 20639
A 260-acre park on the Patuxent River with a small sandy beach, fishing pier, canoe/kayak launch, and several miles of wooded trails. Quiet and family-oriented.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
High nettle risk · 76°F water · 87°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Weather
- 87°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- High nettle risk — 4827% probability — reconsider swimming
74 /100
great
52 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.8 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
87°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 12 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
92°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
5:57 PM
0.2 ft · in 3.3h
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
4827% probability · Gooses Reef buoy
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:43 AM
Sunset
8:35 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:09 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:37 AM | High | 1.3 ft |
| 5:57 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
92°
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
29%
38
84°
Showers And Thunderstorms
82%
17
85°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
54
89°
Mostly Sunny
6%
77
95°
Mostly Sunny
4%
76
99°
Mostly Sunny
8%
69
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 5 to 12 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
8:10 PM - 10:10 PM
Minor
1:50 AM - 2:50 AM
Major
8:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Minor
4:40 PM - 5:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free lot.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
3255 Kings Landing Rd, Huntingtown, MD 20639
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Kings Landing Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Kings Landing Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Kings Landing Park dog-friendly?
Dogs permitted on leash.
Is there an entry fee at Kings Landing Park?
Entry to Kings Landing Park is free.
Are there lifeguards at Kings Landing Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Kings Landing Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Kings Landing Park?
Amenities at Kings Landing Park include fishing pier, kayak launch, trails, restrooms, picnic areas.
When is the water warmest at Kings Landing Park?
The Patuxent warms through July to highs around 78-82°F. Best swimming window is late June through early September.
Where is Kings Landing Park located?
Kings Landing Park is in Calvert County, MD, at 3255 Kings Landing Rd, Huntingtown, MD 20639.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS