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Site Name Monocacy Boat Ramp
CountyFrederick
Water BodyMonocacy River/Potomac River
Physical AddressMouth of Monocacy Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842
DirectionsFrom Route 270 take exit 22 toward MD-109 (Old Hundred Road) south, merge onto MD-109 (Old Hundred Road). Turn right onto Barnesville Road and left at Mt. Ephraim Road. Make a right onto Mouth of Monocacy Road and follow the signs towards the boat ramp.
Owner/Manager NameNational Park Service
Owner/Manager Phone301-739-4200
Owner/Manager Websitewww.nps.gov/choh/index.htm
Owner/Manager Email 
CommentsWhile this site has a concrete boat ramp, be aware that due to the shallow, rocky nature of the Monocacy River, the site will only accommodate small, shallow draft boats with trolling motors. Canoes and kayaks can also launch from this site. Check river levels prior to launching.
# of Ramps1
# of Ramps ADA0
Ramp Width (Feet)18
Ramp SurfaceCONCRETE
Large BoatsNo
Vessel Size NotePlease note that "large boats" is intended as a general reference to ramp capacity. Generally, vessels less than 16 feet in length are considered small and those greater than 16 feet as large.
Soft LaunchYes
Soft Launch ADANo
# of Piers0
Transient UseNo
HoursOfOperationVaries by Season
Fee Or Permit RequiredNo
Parking Lot TypePAVED
Parking Lot SizeLARGE >20
# of Car Spaces5
# of Car Spaces ADA1
# ofTrailerSpaces11
# of Trailer Spaces ADA1
Turnaround AreaYes
GateNo
RestroomPERMANENT
Trash ServiceNo
PumpoutNo
Fuel on siteNo
Questions And UpdatesIf you have a question about this site, contact the management agency using the phone number or contact information provided above. Permit/launch fees can change without notice so this site does not list them. Any corrections or updates to the information listed here should be sent via e-mail to Lisa.Gutierrez@Maryland.gov
Tide Information http://dnr.maryland.gov/Fisheries/Pages/Tide-Finder.aspx
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