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Site Name Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum soft access (North)
CountyCalvert
Water BodyPatuxent River
Physical Address10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, Maryland 20685
DirectionsFrom Washington Beltway: (approx. 1 hour) Take Route 4 (Exit 11) south towards Upper Marlboro, keep going south to Prince Frederick. Go through Prince Frederick, continue on Route 4 for 3 miles, turn right on Route 264 (Broomes Island Road). Then follow Route 264 for two miles, then turn left on Route 265 (Mackall Road) and follow for six miles. Turn right into Park entrance. Follow driveway into Park, Visitor Center will be on your left. From Annapolis: (approx. 1 hour) Take Route 2 south until it runs into Route 4. Take Route 4 south to Prince Frederick. Go through Prince Frederick, continue on Route 4 for 3 miles, turn right on Route 264 (Broomes Island Road). Then follow Route 264 for two miles, then turn left on Route 265 (Mackall Road) and follow for six miles. Turn right into Park entrance. Follow driveway into Park, Visitor Center will be on your left. Parking is on your right directly across from the Visitor Center. From Waldorf: (approx. 45 minutes) Take Route 5 to Hughesville and turn left on Route 231. Follow Route 231 for 13 miles to Prince Frederick. Turn right (south) on Route 4. Follow Route 4 for 3 miles; turn right on Route 264 (Broomes Island Road). Then follow Route 264 for two miles, then turn left on Route 265 (Mackall Road) and follow for six miles. Turn right into Park entrance. Follow driveway into Park, Visitor Center will be on your left. Parking is on your right directly across from the Visitor Center. From Lexington Park: (approx. 30 minutes) Take Route 235 north to Route 4. Turn right (north) on Route 4 towards Prince Frederick. Turn left on Parran Road. Follow Parran Road to its end at Mackall Road. Turn left onto Mackall Road and go 3 miles to the Park entrance on the right. Follow driveway into Park, Visitor Center will be on your left. Parking is on your right directly across from Visitor Center.
Owner/Manager NameMaryland Historical Trust - Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
Owner/Manager Phone410-586-8501
Owner/Manager Websitewww.jefpat.org/outdoor.html
Owner/Manager Emailjef.pat@maryland.gov
CommentsHours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to dusk daily. Parking at this site is at the end of the entrance road near the JPPM exit. Paddlers can drive to the put-in and unload but must move vehicles to the parking area and walk back. Be aware that the put in is from a sandy beach at the bottom of a steep, narrow path that can be slippery at times. Observe all traffic signs and park only in designated areas.
# 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 RequiredNo
Parking Lot TypePAVED
Parking Lot SizeMED 5 -20
# of Car Spaces6
# of Car Spaces ADA2
# ofTrailerSpaces0
# of Trailer Spaces ADA0
Turnaround AreaYes
GateYes
RestroomPERMANENT
Trash ServiceNo
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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