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You're military-affiliated and want a clean, secure waterfront base near DC with fishing and family swimming amenities.
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$135 - $170/night
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Price
$135 - $170/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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38.3365, -76.4715
You're military-affiliated and want a clean, secure waterfront base near DC with fishing and family swimming amenities.
You're not eligible for military recreation facilities or prefer rustic tent camping over cottage lodging.
Context for the broader area surrounding Nrc Solomons (Contemporary Cottages), sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Welcome to the beautiful and inviting Navy Recreation Center (NRC) Solomons. The scenic vistas of the Chesapeake Bay's waterfront are a part of daily life here, and a big reason why this has proven to be a popular and most-sought after location for vacations for our proudly serving military members and their families for years. Nestled on a peninsula bounded by the picturesque Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay in an area you will soon agree is aptly called "the land of pleasant living," the bay and its rivers play an influence on the local lifestyle, including the choice in leisure pursuits.
Physical Address for NRC Solomons: 13855 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD 20688 FROM WASHINGTON, D.C.: Take Interstate 495 to exit 11A. Follow Route 4 South for approximately 75 miles. The Navy Recreation Center Solomons is located in Solomons, MD on the right-hand side just before the Thomas Johnson Bridge. (Trip Time: 1½ hours.) FROM BALTIMORE, MD: Take Interstate 695 south to Route 2 South. Route 2 will turn into route 4 South. Follow for approximately 50 miles. The Navy Recreation Center Solomons is located in Solomons, MD on the right side just before the Thomas Johnson Bridge. (Trip Time: 2 ½ hours.)
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the fullest set of services and warmest weather — expect daytime highs around 75–90°F with humid evenings, making the Patuxent River, staffed swimming beach, aquatics complex, and boat rentals the main draws. Water-based activities (swimming, boating, fishing) and family-focused amenities are at their peak, and cottages provide comfortable, air-conditioned bases after busy days. Plan for higher crowds in July–August and book early; be prepared for afternoon thunderstorms and higher Peak months: July, August, June, September
Full slate of services summer: staffed beach, boat rentals, aquatics complex; busiest season.
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Contemporary one-story cottages with fully appointed kitchens, cable TV, WiFi, elevated decks with outdoor seating, picnic table and charcoal grill. On-site recreational facilities include an aquatics complex, swimming beach, marina/boat launch, playgrounds, sports courts/fields, small day-use picnic areas, and a camp store. Coin-operated laundry is available in a nearby bath house/comfort station. One cottage unit is ADA accessible.
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