The Maize at Bowles Farm
Clements, MD · about 54 mi from DC & Baltimore
At a glance
- Address
- 22880 Budds Creek Road, Clements, MD 20624
- Activities
- 🌽 Corn mazes
- Phone
- (301) 475-2139
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (corn mazes, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- DC & Baltimore, about 54 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- bowlesfarms@rcn.com
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- St. Mary's County, MD
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Playground 1.4 mi
- Gas station ABC Gas Station 1.4 mi
- EV charger 6 mi
- 23 places to eat within 5 mi Abell's Diner, Wendy's, Papa John's
Farmers markets nearby
- North St. Mary's Farmers' Market Charlotte Hall · 11.4 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Red Dog Produce Farm 10.7 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 57°F, lows around 36°F, about 3.3 in of rain, 10 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 17
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 27
- ☀️ Frost-free season195 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Mechanicsville 5 Ne, MD station (11.8 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Corn mazesSep to Oct
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Shoes you do not mind getting dusty
- A charged phone and a meeting spot for the group
- A flashlight if you go near dusk
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Mazes are usually best from mid September through October, when the corn is tallest.
- How to pick
Pick a meeting spot before you enter, keep the group together and take a photo of the map if they hand one out.
- Best time to go
Weekday evenings or early weekend mornings. Many mazes run flashlight nights in late October.
Farm country: St. Mary's County
St. Mary's County had 656 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 85 sold food straight to the public and 12 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about The Maize at Bowles Farm
Is The Maize at Bowles Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (301) 475-2139 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at The Maize at Bowles Farm?
Corn mazes typically run Sep to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is The Maize at Bowles Farm?
The listing gives the address as 22880 Budds Creek Road, Clements, MD 20624. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to The Maize at Bowles Farm?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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