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| Site Name |
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Park (transient dock)
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| County | St. Mary's |
| Water Body | Potomac River |
| Physical Address | 44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point, MD 20674 |
| Directions | From Baltimore/Washington, D.C.:
Take 495/95 to exit 7a (Route 5 south to Waldorf). Follow Route 5 south through Leonardtown to Callaway. Turn right on Route 249. Drive 9 miles to Piney Point making a right onto Lighthouse Road to the end.
From Virginia:
Take State Route 301 to 234 east to Leonardtown. Turn right on Route 5 South through Leonardtown to Callaway. Turn right on Route 249. Drive 9 miles to Piney Point making a right onto Lighthouse Road to the end.
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| Owner/Manager Name | St. Mary's Co. Dept. of Rec. and Parks |
| Owner/Manager Phone | 301-994-1471 |
| Owner/Manager Website | http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/publiclandings/ |
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| Comments | There is no boat ramp at this site, but the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park provides transient docking for visitors arriving by boat. The pier connects to the boardwalk that surrounds the lighthouse and picnic area. The scenic riverside venue of the lighthouse offers guests a panoramic view with comfortable benches and picnic tables to accommodate an extended visit. Fishing and crabbing are not allowed at this site. Restrooms are available when the Museum is open. |
| # of Ramps | 0 |
| # of Ramps ADA | 0 |
| Ramp Width (Feet) | 0 |
| Ramp Surface | UNKNOWN |
| Large Boats | No |
| Vessel Size Note | Please 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 Launch | Yes |
| Soft Launch ADA | Yes |
| # of Piers | 1 |
| Transient Use | Yes |
| HoursOfOperation | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Fee Or Permit Required | Yes |
| Parking Lot Type | PAVED |
| Parking Lot Size | SMALL <5 |
| # of Car Spaces | 5 |
| # of Car Spaces ADA | 1 |
| # ofTrailerSpaces | 0 |
| # of Trailer Spaces ADA | 0 |
| Turnaround Area | No |
| Gate | No |
| Restroom | PERMANENT |
| Trash Service | Yes |
| Pumpout | No |
| Fuel on site | No |
| Questions And Updates | If you have a question about this site, contact the owner/manager by using the phone number or web link provided above. Permit/launch fees can change without notice, so they are not listed on this site. Updates or edits to the information provided 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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