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| Site Name |
Violettes Lock / Lock 23
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| County | Montgomery |
| Water Body | Chesapeake and Ohio Canal |
| Physical Address | Violettes Lock Road, Darnestown, MD 20874 |
| Directions | From 495 take exit 39 for MD-190 west toward Potomac. Merge onto MD-190 (River Road) west. Left at Violettes Lock Road. |
| Owner/Manager Name | National Park Service |
| Owner/Manager Phone | 301-739-4200 |
| Owner/Manager Website | www.nps.gov/choh/index.htm |
| Owner/Manager Email | |
| Comments | This site is also known as Lock 23 and accommodates put and take for non-motorized vessels only. Be aware of the diversion dam at the entrance to the canal. This site also has a picnic area. |
| # of Ramps | 0 |
| # of Ramps ADA | 0 |
| Ramp Width (Feet) | 0 |
| Ramp Surface | GRAVEL |
| Large Boats | No |
| Vessel Size Note | This site is for the launch and retrieval of small, non-motorized vessels only. |
| Soft Launch | Yes |
| Soft Launch ADA | No |
| # of Piers | 0 |
| Transient Use | No |
| HoursOfOperation | |
| Fee Or Permit Required | No |
| Parking Lot Type | GRAVEL |
| Parking Lot Size | MED 5 -20 |
| # of Car Spaces | 10 |
| # of Car Spaces ADA | 0 |
| # ofTrailerSpaces | 5 |
| # of Trailer Spaces ADA | 0 |
| Turnaround Area | Yes |
| Gate | No |
| Restroom | TEMPORARY |
| Trash Service | No |
| Pumpout | No |
| Fuel on site | No |
| Questions And Updates | If 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 above can 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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