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.

Great day for a beach walk.

81°F water · 87°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Weather

  • 87°F air — ideal beach weather
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

  • 81°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
  • Moderate nettle risk — 59% probability — expect some stings
74 /100
great
69 Swim
76 Sunbathe
84 Walk
69 Fish
79 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.5 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.

NOAA station 8577330 · Observed 1.99 ft · Predicted 1.46 ft

Air Temp
87°F
Sunny
Wind
14 mph
S
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
90°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water Temp
81°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
7:44 PM
0.3 ft · in 27m
Sea Nettles
Moderate nettle risk
59% probability · Gooses Reef buoy
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Sunset
7:25 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Time Type Height
1:11 AM High 1.8 ft
7:36 AM Low 0.6 ft
1:14 PM High 1.7 ft
7:44 PM Low 0.3 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8577330, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

Today Sep 9
87°

Sunny

0%
74
Thu Sep 10
90°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

29%
31
Fri Sep 11
81°

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

42%
67
Sat Sep 12
82°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

59%
22
Sun Sep 13
85°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

47%
26
Mon Sep 14
85°

Mostly Sunny

3%
81
Tue Sep 15
86°

Sunny

8%
80
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
  • optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 81°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Major
10:40 PM - 12:40 AM
Minor
4:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Major
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Minor
6:20 PM - 7:20 PM

Parking

Free lot.

Dogs

Dogs permitted on leash.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

3255 Kings Landing Rd, Huntingtown, MD 20639

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Is it safe to swim at Kings Landing Park today?

Kings Landing Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

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.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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