Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary

2880 Gray's Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Office and Reservations: 410-535-5327

Get directions to the Park

Hours

Memorial Day-Labor Day

Mon-Fri: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sun: 1-6 p.m.

Labor Day-Memorial Day

Mon-Fri: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sun: 1-4:30 p.m.

Closed most County holidays.

Directions

From Washington's Capital Beltway (I-495) Take ROUTE 4 South into Calvert County. Continue south of Prince Frederick. Then follow the directions below from Prince Frederick

From the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) Take ROUTE I-97 south to ROUTE 301 South. Countine to to ROUTE 4 South. Continue south of Prince Frederick. Then follow the directions below.

From Prince Frederick

Continuing south of Prince Frederick, turn RIGHT onto SIXES ROAD (Rt. 506)
Look for the sign and turn LEFT on GRAY'S ROAD.
The Sanctuary will be on your RIGHT approximately one quarter mile.

Things To Do

Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary makes an ideal day trip for the young and old alike.

Wetland Boardwalk
Nature Study
Birdwatching
Interpretive Exhibits
Picnic

Inside the nature center, exhibits describe the natural and cultural heritage of the area.

Upcoming Program

Natures Explorers: Butterfly Gardens

19 May 2013 2:00 PM • Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

See a Calendar of All Our Programs

Interesting Facts

One of the northernmost stands of bald cypress trees In the United States
Over 100,000 years ago now-extinct animals like mammoths roamed the forest.

Today, thanks to The Nature Conservancy, which acquired the property in 1957, the Sanctuary's primeval beauty is a protected home to more familiar wildlife. As you walk on the quarter-mile boardwalk trail, listen to nature's harmony of calling frogs and songbirds. With quiet patience and sharp eyes you may even catch a glimpse of some of the abundant life supported by this wetland.

Battle Creek Nature Education Society (BCNES) is dedicated to the development of a responsible environmental ethic in all people by providing opportunities for environmental education and compatible recreation; and the preservation of the natural heritage of Calvert County. BCNES is a 501(c)3 organization.
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