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Site Name Pennyfield Lock - Kayak
CountyMontgomery
Water BodyChesapeake and Ohio Canal/Potomac River
Physical Address12420 Pennyfield Lock Road, Tobytown, MD
DirectionsFrom 495 take exit 39 for MD-190 west toward Potomac. Merge onto MD-190 (River Road) west. Left at Pennyfield Lock Road.
Owner/Manager NameNational Park Service / C&O Canal National Historic Park
Owner/Manager Phone301-739-4200
Owner/Manager Websitewww.nps.gov/choh/index.htm
Owner/Manager Email 
CommentsPlease note a portage from the parking lot and over a bridge is required to access this site.
# of Ramps0
# of Ramps ADA0
Ramp Width (Feet)0
Ramp SurfaceDIRT
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
HoursOfOperation 
Fee Or Permit RequiredNo
Parking Lot TypePAVED
Parking Lot SizeMED 5 -20
# of Car Spaces4
# of Car Spaces ADA0
# ofTrailerSpaces4
# of Trailer Spaces ADA0
Turnaround AreaYes
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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