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St. Mary's County, MD · Patuxent River
Snow Hill Farm Park
26650 Cherryfield Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636
A newer 163-acre St. Mary's County waterfront park on the Patuxent River in Hollywood, opened after a Navy REPI partnership protected the property. 1,700 feet of shoreline with a 500-foot beach in a protected cove, plus kayak launch on Roslin Creek.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
High nettle risk · 76°F water · 85°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Weather
- 85°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
76 /100
great
55 Swim
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
76 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
85°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
5 to 13 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
Tomorrow
91°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
5:50 PM
0.6 ft · in 3.2h
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
4827% probability · Gooses Reef buoy
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:43 AM
Sunset
8:34 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:07 AM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 7:17 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 11:53 AM | High | 1.3 ft |
| 5:50 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
91°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
38
84°
Showers And Thunderstorms
76%
17
83°
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
16%
54
86°
Mostly Sunny
4%
86
91°
Sunny
3%
76
96°
Sunny
7%
69
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 5 to 13 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
26650 Cherryfield Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Snow Hill Farm Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Snow Hill Farm Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Snow Hill Farm Park dog-friendly?
Dogs permitted on leash.
Is there an entry fee at Snow Hill Farm Park?
Entry to Snow Hill Farm Park is free.
Are there lifeguards at Snow Hill Farm Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Snow Hill Farm Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Snow Hill Farm Park?
Amenities at Snow Hill Farm Park include beach, kayak launch, picnic tables, sheltered picnic areas.
When is the water warmest at Snow Hill Farm Park?
The Patuxent warms through July to highs around 78-82°F. Best swimming window is late June through early September.
Where is Snow Hill Farm Park located?
Snow Hill Farm Park is in St. Mary's County, MD, at 26650 Cherryfield Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS