This 1926-acre site situated on a peninsula between Nanjemoy Creek and the Potomac River, in southwestern Charles County consists of a mix of forested and upland habitats as well as tidal marsh, non-tidal ponds and wetlands, and agricultural fields. The property was acquired from the Corporation of the Roman Catholic Clergymen in April of 2009.
What To See
With habitats ranging from tidal mudflat to mature forest, Cedar Point WMA has a wide variety of wildlife. The tidal marsh and non-tidal wetlands abound with waterfowl, muskrat and turtles. Adult and immature bald eagles can be seen almost daily hunting the marshes and upland areas. A wide variety of forest interior dwelling birds can be observed during the nesting season. Upland areas featuring wildflowers and native grasses, early successional areas attract a myriad of species to the upland openings.
What To Do
Hunters enjoy the pursuit of the numerous white-tailed deer found on the property. The forest and fields abound with wildlife. Check out a map of the area. Birders and hiders enjoy traversing the many farm lanes which wind throughout the property.
Area Regulations
Click here to apply for the free Southern Region Public Hunting Permit.
Use of Cedar Point WMA is generally permitted seven days a week.
Hunting is allowed in accordance with open seasons, bag limits and shooting hours.
Trapping and waterfowl hunting is by permit only.
Motorized vehicles are prohibited off of paved roads or designated parking areas.
There is an active farming lease on the property. Please be considerate of the crops in the fields and avoid damaging them in any way.
There is restricted area along the southern boundary of the property. Cameras and Hunting are not permitted in the restricted area.