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Site Name Swains Lock - River
CountyMontgomery
Water BodyPotomac River
Physical AddressSwains Lock Road
DirectionsFrom 495 take exit 39 for MD-190 west toward Potomac. Merge onto MD-190 (River Road) west. Left at Swains Lock Road.
Owner/Manager NameNational Park Service
Owner/Manager Phone301-739-4200
Owner/Manager Websitewww.nps.gov/choh/index.htm
Owner/Manager Email 
CommentsA portage of about 300 feet from the parking lot is required.
# of Ramps0
# of Ramps ADA0
Ramp Width (Feet) 
Ramp SurfaceDIRT
Large BoatsNo
Vessel Size NoteSmall, non-motorized vessels only.
Soft LaunchYes
Soft Launch ADANo
# of Piers0
Transient UseNo
HoursOfOperationDay Light
Fee Or Permit RequiredNo
Parking Lot TypeGRAVEL
Parking Lot SizeMED 5 -20
# of Car Spaces10
# of Car Spaces ADA1
# ofTrailerSpaces0
# of Trailer Spaces ADA0
Turnaround AreaNo
GateNo
RestroomTEMPORARY
Trash ServiceNo
PumpoutNo
Fuel on siteNo
Questions And UpdatesIf you have a question about this site, contact the agency responsible by using the phone number or link provided above. Permit/launch fees can change without notice, therefore, this site will not broadcast those costs. As always, if any of the information provided is incorrect or if there are any suggestions please contact Lisa Gutierrez at lgutierrez@dnr.state.md.us
Tide Information http://dnr.maryland.gov/Fisheries/Pages/Tide-Finder.aspx
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