Governor Bridge Natural Area

Partial Trail Closure – Governor Bridge Natural Area

Please be advised that the area where the orange and yellow trails intersect at Governor Bridge Natural Area (7600 Governor Bridge Rd, Bowie, MD 20716) will be partially closed from October 20 through November 7, 2025, due to bridge repairs.

Trail users are advised to use caution when accessing the yellow and orange trails and to follow any posted signs near the work zone.

 

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Campsite Closure

Campsites A-D and Canoe Camp are closed January 1-March 31

Governor Bridge Natural Area

7600 Governor Bridge Road
Bowie, MD

Amenities
  • Icon of a person canoeing on water
  • Icon of a fishing pole with a fish on the line
  • Icon of the letter P symbolizing parking
  • Icon of a person hiking
7600 Governor Bridge Road
Bowie, MD
Hours:
Mon-Sun : Dawn-Dusk
Size: 85.73 Acres
Sun streams through light green leaves in a stand of tall, thin trees.

Amenities

  • Icon of a person canoeing on water
  • Icon of a fishing pole with a fish on the line
  • Icon of the letter P symbolizing parking
  • Icon of a person hiking

Effective 2025, free annual permit required for vehicle access for soft launch access only. Call 301-627-6074 for more information.

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