Mallows Bay
Mallows Bay is a small bay in Maryland, on the left bank of the Potomac River, in Charles County, Maryland, United States.
An ancient site, 4 mi southeast of Quantico Base
Hampton Oaks is the nearest base
Hampton Oaks is 8 miles west, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Washington
Washington is about 33 miles northeast and Baltimore is about 67 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Quantico Base. Green months are the mild ones.
Mallows Bay
Mallows Bay is a small bay in Maryland, on the left bank of the Potomac River, in Charles County, Maryland, United States. The bay is the location of what is regarded as the "largest shipwreck fleet in the Western Hemisphere" and is described as a "ship graveyard."
Mallows Bay is in the northeast corner of the Mallows Bay–Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary, which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration designated on September 3, 2019. The bay lies in the northeast corner of the 18 square miles (47 km2) of Potomac River waters included in the sanctuary.
- Type
- Ancient site
- Wikipedia readers
- 12K a year
Where to stay near Mallows Bay
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Hampton Oaks (10) and Fredericksburg (25).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Mallows Bay | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Oaks | 8 mi west | 10 min | 10 10 hotels | — | — | — |
| Fredericksburg | 17 mi southwest | 25 min | 25 15 hotels · 1 motel · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 30,393 | $484K | D |
| Montclair | 11 mi north | 15 min | 9 7 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 22,387 | $578K | — |
| Quantico Base | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 4 4 hotels | 5,840 | — | — |
| England Run | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 12 10 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | — | — | — |
| Aquia Harbour | 6 mi west | 10 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 campground | 7,481 | $461K | — |
| Alexandria | 26 mi northeast | 40 min | 44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 160,662 | $735K | C |
| Potomac Mills | 13 mi north | 20 min | 8 8 hotels | 5,741 | $583K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Mallows Bay
Other well-known places within 38 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw32 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw31 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
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Big draw31 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
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Big draw31 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw37 mi Stadium & arenaNorthwest Stadium
Big draw130 mi LandmarkTomb of the Unknown SoldierPhoto credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain · Northwest Stadium: Maryland GovPics, CC BY 2.0 · Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Arlington National Cemetery, Public domain
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Visiting Mallows Bay
What town is Mallows Bay near?
Quantico Base, VA, about 4 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Mallows Bay?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–80°.
How far is Mallows Bay from Washington and Baltimore?
About 33 miles northeast of Washington and about 67 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Mallows Bay?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 29 miles away.
Where should I stay near Mallows Bay?
Hampton Oaks (8 mi, 10 places to stay), Fredericksburg (17 mi, 25 places to stay) and Montclair (11 mi, 9 places to stay).
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