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Site Name Rock Creek Regional Park at Lake Needwood
CountyMontgomery
Water BodyLake Needwood
Physical Address15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, MD 20855
DirectionsI-495, exit 31 for Georgia Avenue (I-97 N). Left on Norbeck Road (MD Route 28). Right onto Muncaster Mill Road (MD Route 115). Left onto Avery Road, right onto Needwood Lake Circle to enter Rock Creek Park. Follow signs to the Boat House
Owner/Manager NameM-NCPPC Department of Parks
Owner/Manager Phone301-563-7540 or 301-563-7524
Owner/Manager Websitehttps://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/lake-needwood-boats/
Owner/Manager Email 
CommentsThe hours of operation are sunrise to sunset from March 15 - December 15. This 75-acre lake has rental kayaks, rowboats, canoes and pedal boats. The new accessible/ADA compliant dock and launch system makes it possible for people with limited mobility to launch both canoes and kayaks. Private boats can also be launched with permits from March 1 through Dec. 15. Parking is available in the paved lot. An additional large paved lot is located south of the pier and soft launch area.
# of Ramps0
# of Ramps ADA0
Ramp Width (Feet)0
Ramp SurfaceOTHER
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 ADAYes
# of Piers1
Transient UseNo
HoursOfOperationVaries by Season
Fee Or Permit RequiredYes
Parking Lot TypePAVED
Parking Lot SizeLARGE >20
# of Car Spaces75
# of Car Spaces ADA5
# ofTrailerSpaces0
# of Trailer Spaces ADA0
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 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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