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Boat Ramps and Canoe/Kayak Launches
Patuxent River Park manages three boat ramps and seven canoe/kayak launch sites along the Patuxent River. View the Patuxent Water Trail map for details. Refer to the 2023 Tide Table Chart to better prepare for your time on the water.
Boat Ramps
- A special use permit is required for all vehicles towing boat trailers.
- Permits are available on an annual or daily basis.
- 2023 permits are now available. Permits can be purchased at the Visitors Center or by clicking here to purchase your boat trailer permit online!
- Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. Once lots are filled, access will be denied until space becomes available.
- No overnight use permitted.
- Fuel facilities not available.
- Personal watercraft are only permitted to launch at Clyde Watson Boating Area.
Jackson's Landing
16000 Croom Airport Rd Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Located at Jug Bay Natural Area. Follow park road past Visitors Center to the bottom of the hill. Parking limitation - 12 vehicles with trailers; 12 additional vehicles. Personal watercraft are not permitted. Access to the launch is available during normal park hours, 8:00 am - close (seasonal).
Selby's Landing
17272 Croom Airport Rd Upper Marlboro MD, 20772
Located at Jug Bay Natural Area. Follow Croom Airport Road (past park entrance road) to a dead end, turn left and follow the road to the designated area. Parking limitation - 25 vehicles with trailers. Personal watercraft are not permitted. Access to the launch is available during normal park hours, 8:00 am - close (seasonal).
Clyde Watson Boating Area
17901 Magruder's Ferry Road Brandywine, MD 20613
Follow Croom Road about 10 miles south of Jug Bay and turn left on Magruder's Ferry Road. Entrance is on the right. Parking limitation - 15 vehicles with trailers and 25 additional vehicles. Access to the launch is available during normal park hours, 7:00 am - close (seasonal).
Personal watercraft are permitted to launch with limitations.
1. Access limited to seven (7) at any time.
2. Access south of boat ramp only
3. PWC's prohibited along the shoreline in the posted area.
16000 Croom Airport Rd Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Located at Jug Bay Natural Area. Follow park road past Visitors Center to the bottom of the hill. Parking limitation - 12 vehicles with trailers; 12 additional vehicles. Personal watercraft are not permitted. Access to the launch is available during normal park hours, 8:00 am - close (seasonal).
Selby's Landing
17272 Croom Airport Rd Upper Marlboro MD, 20772
Located at Jug Bay Natural Area. Follow Croom Airport Road (past park entrance road) to a dead end, turn left and follow the road to the designated area. Parking limitation - 25 vehicles with trailers. Personal watercraft are not permitted. Access to the launch is available during normal park hours, 8:00 am - close (seasonal).
Clyde Watson Boating Area
17901 Magruder's Ferry Road Brandywine, MD 20613
Follow Croom Road about 10 miles south of Jug Bay and turn left on Magruder's Ferry Road. Entrance is on the right. Parking limitation - 15 vehicles with trailers and 25 additional vehicles. Access to the launch is available during normal park hours, 7:00 am - close (seasonal).
Personal watercraft are permitted to launch with limitations.
1. Access limited to seven (7) at any time.
2. Access south of boat ramp only
3. PWC's prohibited along the shoreline in the posted area.
Canoe and Kayak Launches
Patuxent River Park offers seven access points along the river for canoe and kayaking launching. Access and launch type varies. See site descriptions below:
Governor Bridge Natural Area and Canoe Launch
7600 Governor Bridge Road, Bowie, MD 20716
This site has a floating launch pad and designated parking area. The river is susceptible to seasonal flooding. Visitors are encouraged to check river conditions and plan ahead. Access to the launch is restricted by gate. Call the park at 301-627-6074 to get the lock combination.
Queen Anne Natural Area and Canoe Launch
18405 Queen Anne Road, Upper Marlboro, MD. 20774
This site has a floating launch pad and designated parking area. The river is susceptible to seasonal flooding. Visitors are encouraged to check river conditions and plan ahead. Access to the launch is restricted by gate. Call the park at 301-627-6074 to get the lock combination.
Jackson’s Landing at Jug Bay Natural Area
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
This site has a floating launch pad and designated parking area. Visitors are encouraged to check river conditions and plan ahead. Access to the launch is available during normal park hours, 8:00 am – close (seasonal).
Selby’s Landing at Jug Bay Natural Area
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
This site has a soft boat launch and designated parking area. Visitors are encouraged to check river conditions and plan ahead. Access to the launch is available during normal park hours, 8:00 am – one half hour before sunset.
7600 Governor Bridge Road, Bowie, MD 20716
This site has a floating launch pad and designated parking area. The river is susceptible to seasonal flooding. Visitors are encouraged to check river conditions and plan ahead. Access to the launch is restricted by gate. Call the park at 301-627-6074 to get the lock combination.
Queen Anne Natural Area and Canoe Launch
18405 Queen Anne Road, Upper Marlboro, MD. 20774
This site has a floating launch pad and designated parking area. The river is susceptible to seasonal flooding. Visitors are encouraged to check river conditions and plan ahead. Access to the launch is restricted by gate. Call the park at 301-627-6074 to get the lock combination.
Jackson’s Landing at Jug Bay Natural Area
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
This site has a floating launch pad and designated parking area. Visitors are encouraged to check river conditions and plan ahead. Access to the launch is available during normal park hours, 8:00 am – close (seasonal).
Selby’s Landing at Jug Bay Natural Area
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
This site has a soft boat launch and designated parking area. Visitors are encouraged to check river conditions and plan ahead. Access to the launch is available during normal park hours, 8:00 am – one half hour before sunset.
Patuxent Riverkeeper Center in Nottingham
17412 Nottingham Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
This site is leased by the Patuxent River Keeper and has a floating launch pad and designated parking area. Visitors are encouraged to check river conditions and plan ahead. Access to the launch is available during normal park hours, 8:00 am – one half hour before sunset. There is a launch fee. Call 301-276-7913 for details.
Clyde Watson Boating Area
17901 Magruder’s Ferry Road, Brandywine, MD 20613
This site has a soft boat launch and designated parking area. Visitors are encouraged to check river conditions and plan ahead. Access to the launch is available during normal park hours, 7:00 am – close (seasonal).
Cedar Haven Fishing Area
18400 Phyllis Wheatley Boulevard, Eagle Harbor, MD 20608
This site has a soft boat launch and designated parking area. Visitors are encouraged to check river conditions and plan ahead. Access to the launch is available during normal park hours, 8:00 am – one half hour before sunset.
17412 Nottingham Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
This site is leased by the Patuxent River Keeper and has a floating launch pad and designated parking area. Visitors are encouraged to check river conditions and plan ahead. Access to the launch is available during normal park hours, 8:00 am – one half hour before sunset. There is a launch fee. Call 301-276-7913 for details.
Clyde Watson Boating Area
17901 Magruder’s Ferry Road, Brandywine, MD 20613
This site has a soft boat launch and designated parking area. Visitors are encouraged to check river conditions and plan ahead. Access to the launch is available during normal park hours, 7:00 am – close (seasonal).
Cedar Haven Fishing Area
18400 Phyllis Wheatley Boulevard, Eagle Harbor, MD 20608
This site has a soft boat launch and designated parking area. Visitors are encouraged to check river conditions and plan ahead. Access to the launch is available during normal park hours, 8:00 am – one half hour before sunset.