- Patuxent Research Refuge - South Tract10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop Laurel, MD 20708-4036
South Tract, also known as the Dan Ashe Division, hosts 5 miles of walking trails and two scenic lakes. It is also the site of the National Wildlife Visitor Center.
National Wildlife Visitor Center hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10am to 4pm.
The Visitor Center is closed on federal holidays. The grounds are open sunrise to sunset except on Tuesdays, ST grounds will close at 4pm. Fishing and hunting is available seasonally.
Driving DirectionsSouth Tract & Visitor Center Entrance
10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop
Laurel, MD 20708
From Washington, D.C.: Take Baltimore/Washington Parkway (Route 295) North, Exit 22 to Powder Mill Road-Beltsville exit. Turn right (east) onto Powder Mill Road and go 2.0 miles. Turn right into Visitor Center entrance (Scarlet Tanager Loop). Go 1.4 miles to Visitor Center Parking area.
From Baltimore, MD: Take Baltimore/Washington Parkway (Route 295) south to Powder Mill Road-Beltsville Exit. Turn left onto Powder Mill Road (East). Go 2.0 miles and turn right into Visitor Center entrance (Scarlet Tanager Loop). Go 1.4 miles to Visitor Center Parking area.
South Tract (Dan Ashe Division)Sunday through Saturday (Closed Federal Holidays)Sunrise to SunsetNational Wildlife Visitor CenterWednesday through Saturday10:00 am - 4:00 pmRefuge HoursMonday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & SundaySunrise to SunsetTuesdaySunrise to 4PM