Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area

Wye LodgeLodge and Pavilion

Wye Island hosts the DNR Conference Lodge (Duck House). The lodge and grounds are available to rent for your meetings, retreats, company picnics, family reunions, weddings and receptions. 

The conference lodge is located on Granary Creek just off the Wye East River. For recreation, we provide horseshoes and a large field for other recreational activities. Guests are welcome to hike or bring bicycles to utilize the many miles of trails and shoreline. 

The lodge can accomodate 25 to 30 people per day for an indoor meeting or event.

​There are overnight accommodations for 12 people in a dormitory setting within the lodge and adjoining bunkhouse. 

Outdoors, groups of 50 to 200 people can be accommodated as well, using the lodge and nearby pavilion. A self-service kitchen and an outdoor grill are available to users.


Rental Fees

  • ​Rental charge for the lodge is $250 per day plus a $50 reservation charge.
  • Overnight accommodations in the bunkhouse cost an additional service charge of $50 per night.
  • During certain times of the year, the pavilion can be reserved for a service charge of $175 per day. 
  • The lodge and pavilion can be rented as a package for $375 per day. 

Reservations are accepted one year in advance of your stay and can be made by contacting the Wye Island Office at 410-827-7577 or via e-mail at nrma.wyeisland@maryland.gov.

Pets are permitted in the area but for sanitary reasons are prohibited from being in the Conference Lodge.