# Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and Visitor Center

Nature area in Upper Marlboro, MD. Adrenaline 2/5 (Easy: Light, playful, good for all ages.) All ages. Outdoor.

- Address: 11704 Fenno Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
- Coordinates: 38.732853, -76.700766
- Website: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/southern/merkle.asp
- Phone: \+1 301 888 1377
- Opening hours (OpenStreetMap notation): sunrise-sunset

## Nearby
Adrenaline scale: 1 Chill, 2 Easy, 3 Active, 4 Thrill, 5 Extreme.
1. White Oak Landing Campground | Camping | Easy 2/5 | All ages | Outdoor | Dunkirk, MD | 0.7 mi | https://www.activityplaces.com/place/white-oak-landing-campground-dunkirk-md
2. Selby's Camp | Camping | Easy 2/5 | All ages | Outdoor | Dunkirk, MD | 1.3 mi | https://www.activityplaces.com/place/selbys-camp-dunkirk-md
3. The American Indian Village at Patuxent River Park | Museum | Chill 1/5 | All ages | Indoor | Upper Marlboro, MD | 1.3 mi | https://www.activityplaces.com/place/the-american-indian-village-at-patuxent-river-park-upper-marlboro-md
4. Patuxent River Park III | Park | Chill 1/5 | All ages | Outdoor | Croom, MD | 1.6 mi | https://www.activityplaces.com/place/patuxent-river-park-iii-croom-md-464031016
5. House Creek Natural Resource Management Area | Nature area | Easy 2/5 | All ages | Outdoor | Dunkirk, MD | 1.7 mi | https://www.activityplaces.com/place/house-creek-natural-resource-management-area-dunkirk-md
6. Patuxent River Park Canoe Camp | Camping | Easy 2/5 | All ages | Outdoor | Dunkirk, MD | 1.7 mi | https://www.activityplaces.com/place/patuxent-river-park-canoe-camp-dunkirk-md

## Source
- Page: https://www.activityplaces.com/place/merkle-natural-resources-management-area-and-visitor-center-upper-marlboro-md
- Place data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (Open Database License (ODbL) 1.0), https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/4234497, last checked 2026-11-13
- Adrenaline level and audience are ActivityPlaces editorial ratings by activity type, not measurements. Confirm hours and prices with the venue.