Merkle Natural Resources Management Area

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Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary Photo
Home to the Western Shore's largest concentration of wintering Canada geese (5,000+), also offers habitats for a wide variety of birds and mammals.
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11704 Fenno Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD
20772
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Rated 2 by Carrie H

August 23, 2025

Carrie H

Not open unless reservations

We have visited many sites similar in other states and other places in MD. Vistor center was closed unless reservations. Nothing to mark which way to walk and explore. We wanted to explore there...

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Rated 4 by Lotte F

March 21, 2020

Lotte F

Wonderfully quiet place

Close to DC but a world apart. Great hikes (some easy on dirt roads,others narrow,rarely used paths) through varied landscapes. I only wish the old dump site along the otherwise beautiful Mounds...

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Rated 5 by Glenn W

November 06, 2018

Glenn W

Wonderful bike ride

I often bike from the house to the Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, 7 miles. It's an excellent viewing spot for migratory birds. They have an excellent wildlife center, geared toward students.

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