Watkins Regional Park, Prince George's County MD – Season & Nearby Lakes

5.0 miTo Schoolhouse Pond

At a glance

Operator	Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
RVs welcome	No
Tent sites	Yes
Season	Mar 01-Nov 15 open; Nov 16-Feb 29 closed
Fee	Yes
Website	www.pgparks.com/parks_trails/watkins-regional-park
Address	301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD

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Lakes near Watkins Regional Park

Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.

Schoolhouse Pond · 5.0 mi away · 12 acres · Upper Marlboro
Redington Lake · 9.3 mi away · 27 acres · Bowie
Greenbelt Lake · 9.5 mi away · 22 acres · Greenbelt
Cash Lake · 9.6 mi away · 56 acres · Bowie
Lake Artemesia · 9.8 mi away · 35 acres · College Park

Location & directions

Watkins Regional Park is in Prince George's County.

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Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.