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Site Name Fort Smallwood Park - soft access
CountyAnne Arundel
Water BodyPatapsco River
Physical Address9500 Fort Smallwood Road, Pasadena, MD 21122
DirectionsMD Route 2 North, right onto Magothy Bridge Road (MD Route 607 North), it becomes Hogneck Road, follow it to the end. Right onto Fort Smallwood Road and follow it to the end
Owner/Manager NameOwned by Baltimore City - under long-term lease to Anne Arundel County Dept. of Recreation and Parks
Owner/Manager Phone410-222-0087
Owner/Manager Websitehttp://www.aacounty.org/departments/recreation-parks/parks/fort-smallwood/
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CommentsThis site is a sandy beach suitable for launching canoes and kayaks (cartop boats) only. An entrance fee or permit is required. The park is open from 5:30 am - dusk (can vary by season.) This site is close to a major shipping channel so attention to safety and weather conditions is paramount if launching from this site. The park office is open to the public Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm. The park office is closed on weekends and holidays. Park amenities include a picnic area and playground.
# of Ramps0
# of Ramps ADA0
Ramp Width (Feet)0
Ramp SurfaceSAND
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 RequiredYes
Parking Lot TypeGRASS
Parking Lot SizeLARGE >20
# of Car Spaces24
# of Car Spaces ADA0
# ofTrailerSpaces0
# of Trailer Spaces ADA0
Turnaround AreaYes
GateNo
RestroomTEMPORARY
Trash ServiceYes
PumpoutNo
Fuel on siteNo
Questions And UpdatesIf you have a question about this site, contact the owner/manager at the phone number provided above. Permit/launch fees can change without notice so this site does not list them. 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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