77°
Sunny
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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 · 77°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 59. South wind 2 to 6 mph.
Weather
- 77°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
- High nettle risk — 2224% probability — reconsider swimming
74 /100
great
45 Swim
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
76 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
77°F
Clear
Wind
8 mph
NE
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
83°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Next Low Tide
11:01 PM
0.7 ft · in 1.6h
Sea Nettles
High nettle risk
2224% probability · Gooses Reef buoy
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:43 AM
Sunset
8:25 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:11 AM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 12:32 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 5:38 PM | High | 1.3 ft |
| 11:01 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
83°
Sunny
0%
84
87°
Sunny
0%
82
89°
Mostly Sunny
3%
74
86°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
54%
33
73°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
20%
72
74°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
21%
72
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
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.
Minor
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Major
2:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Minor
7:40 AM - 8:40 AM
Major
2:50 PM - 4:50 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