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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (Montgomery County) Boat Ramps

Every public boat ramp and launch on Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Maryland, with directions and what to expect when you get there.

7 public launches · 1 with trailer ramps · 5 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 5 confirmed free · 4 with restrooms

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Before you launch in Maryland

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Counties: Montgomery County

Ramps and launches

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Pennyfield Lock

Travilah, Montgomery County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
2 spaces
Car parking
2 spaces
Restroom
No

Managed by National Park Service · 301-739-4200 · Website

Address: 12420 Pennyfield Lock Road, Tobytown, MD

Directions

Sycamore Landing

University Center, Montgomery County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Free
Car parking
5 spaces
Restroom
No
Hours
Day Light
Nearest town
2 mi from Countryside

Managed by National Park Service · 301-739-4200 · Website

Address: Sycamore Landing Road, Poolesville, MD 20837

Directions

Swains Lock - Canal

Potomac, Montgomery County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Free
Car parking
10 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Hours
Dawn to Dusk

Managed by National Park Service · 301-739-4200 · Website

Address: 10700 Swains Lock Rd., Potomac, MD 20854

Directions

Violettes Lock / Lock 23

Lowes Island, Montgomery County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
5 spaces
Car parking
10 spaces
Restroom
Yes

Managed by National Park Service · 301-739-4200 · Website

Address: Violettes Lock Road, Darnestown, MD 20874

Directions

Anglers Inn - Canal

Potomac, Montgomery County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Free
Car parking
18 spaces
Restroom
Yes

Managed by National Park Service · 301-739-4200 · Website

Address: 10801 MacArthur Boulevard, Potomac MD, 20854

Directions

Aqueduct Lock 20 - Canal

Great Falls, Montgomery County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Yes
Car parking
100 spaces
Restroom
Yes

Managed by National Park Service · 301-739-4200 · Website

Address: MacArthur Boulevard (east of Olmstead Island)

Directions

Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp

Belmont, Montgomery County

Surface
Paved
Nearest town
3 mi from Belmont

Directions

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