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Site Name Fort Smallwood Park - boat ramps
CountyAnne Arundel
Water BodyPatapsco River
Physical Address9500 Fort Smallwood Road, Pasadena, MD 21122
DirectionsMD Route 2 North, right onto Magothy Bridge Road (MD Route 607 North), it becomes Hogneck Road, follow it to the end. Right onto Fort Smallwood Road and follow it to the end
Owner/Manager NameOwned by Baltimore City but on long-term lease to Anne Arundel County Dept. of Recreation and Parks
Owner/Manager Phone410-222-0087
Owner/Manager Websitehttp://www.aacounty.org/services-and-programs/fort-smallwood-park-boat-ramp
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CommentsBoat Ramp Hours: Open 7 days a week, 5:30 a.m. until dusk, but Ramp closes for launching two hours prior to dusk. The park and ramp are closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Overnight boat trailer parking is strictly prohibited. Under no circumstances should a trailer be left unattached to a vehicle. The Parking area is patrolled by Park Staff and is restricted to day-use only. Park Hours: Open 7 days a week, 5:30 a.m. until dusk RAMP USE: The ramp is for use of private pleasure craft of 28 feet or less in length, and 8’ 6” feet in width only. No commercial use (dealers, workboats, charter vessels, etc.) DOCKING: The docks are for unloading and loading only. A maximum of 15 minutes is allowed tied to the dock. You must walk your boat to the end of the docking area. MOTOR USE: Never use your boat's power for loading on or unloading from the trailer. The prop wash will erode the ramp's foundation.
# of Ramps2
# of Ramps ADA2
Ramp Width (Feet)15
Ramp SurfaceCONCRETE
Large BoatsYes
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 LaunchNo
Soft Launch ADANo
# of Piers3
Transient UseNo
HoursOfOperationVaries by Season
Fee Or Permit RequiredYes
Parking Lot TypePAVED
Parking Lot SizeLARGE >20
# of Car Spaces30
# of Car Spaces ADA2
# ofTrailerSpaces46
# of Trailer Spaces ADA2
Turnaround AreaYes
GateYes
RestroomPERMANENT
Trash ServiceYes
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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