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Site Name Fort Frederick State Park / Big Pool boat ramp
CountyWashington
Water BodyBig Pool Lake
Physical Address11100 Fort Frederick Road, Big Pool, MD 21711
DirectionsFort Frederick State Park is located in Washington County, off Route 70 Exit 12 (Big Pool). Travel one mile east on State Route 56 to the park's entrance.?
Owner/Manager NameMaryland Department of Natural Resources - Park Service
Owner/Manager Phone301-842-2155; Toll Free: 1-800-830-3974; 1-888-432-CAMP(2267) for camping
Owner/Manager Websitehttp://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/fortfrederick.aspx
Owner/Manager Emailpark-ft-frederick@dnr.state.md.us
CommentsBig Pool Lake lies within Fort Frederick State Park. Big Pool is a natural depression that was filled with water when the C & O Canal was created. This site provides access for anglers and boaters. Gas motors are prohibited on Big Pool. Additional access to the Potomac River for non-motorized vessels is at the soft launch site. Park hours are 8 a.m. to Sunset, April-October; 10 a.m. to Sunset, November-March. Certain activities are permitted outside of the regular park hours (e.g. fishing, boat launch, hunting where permitted). Please check with the park before your visit if you plan to engage in an activity which requires you to be in the park before or after the posted hours. Gas motors are prohibited on Big Pool Lake.
# of Ramps1
# of Ramps ADA0
Ramp Width (Feet)10
Ramp SurfaceGRAVEL
Large BoatsNo
Vessel Size NoteThe term "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 LaunchNo
Soft Launch ADANo
# of Piers0
Transient UseNo
HoursOfOperationVaries by Season
Fee Or Permit RequiredNo
Parking Lot TypeGRAVEL
Parking Lot SizeLARGE >20
# of Car Spaces10
# of Car Spaces ADA0
# ofTrailerSpaces10
# of Trailer Spaces ADA0
Turnaround AreaYes
GateNo
RestroomUNKNOWN
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 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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