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Site Name Solomons Boat Ramps
CountyCalvert
Water BodyPatuxent River
Physical Address14195 S. Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD 20688
DirectionsMD Route 2/4 to north side of Patuxent River, ramp located next to bridge
Owner/Manager NameOperated by the Solomons Boat and Fishing Center, under contract with the Board of Calvert County Commissioners
Owner/Manager PhoneBoat ramp concessions 410-326-3899; General Information 410-535-5327
Owner/Manager Websitehttp://www.calvertcountymd.gov/WaterAccess
Owner/Manager EmailCypressSwamp@co.cal.md.us
CommentsA fee is required to launch motorized vessels at this site. The facility is staffed, and fees collected, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend from 5am-9pm and at other times when the ramp is staffed. For current rates visit www.calvertcountymd.gov/index.aspx?NID=1284 or call 410-326-3899. Vessels owned by the County, State, or Federal governments or agencies will be permitted to launch without paying the launch fee. There is no launch fee for kayaks, canoes, or similar watercraft not transported by a trailer. Boat Ramp operations may be suspended by the County for special events, such as Solomons Power Boat Races (mid-September) and Patuxent River Appreciation Day (mid-October.) Restrooms are open April 1 through November 1.
# of Ramps4
# of Ramps ADA1
Ramp Width (Feet)15
Ramp SurfaceCONCRETE
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 LaunchNo
Soft Launch ADANo
# of Piers4
Transient UseNo
HoursOfOperation24 Hours
Fee Or Permit RequiredYes
Parking Lot TypePAVED
Parking Lot SizeLARGE >20
# of Car Spaces17
# of Car Spaces ADA2
# ofTrailerSpaces48
# of Trailer Spaces ADA4
Turnaround AreaYes
GateNo
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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