MD-231, Benedict, MD 20612, USA
Benedict Community Park is a public boat ramp located along MD-231 in Benedict, Maryland, on the Patuxent River in Calvert County.
No official hours are posted for this ramp, so boaters typically launch during daylight hours based on visitor patterns. There's no listed permit or fee requirement, though checking with local authorities before launching is always a good idea.
The park offers a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it usable for visitors with mobility needs. The site is also noted as good for children, suggesting a relatively easy, low-stress launch area. GPS coordinates are 38.5146991°, -76.6743135°.
Benedict sits along the scenic Patuxent River, a popular waterway for fishing, crabbing, and cruising toward the Chesapeake Bay. The community has a small-town, riverside feel with nearby dining and marina services, and the river here offers calm water access well-suited to small craft and family outings.
Best suited for: Families, casual anglers, and boaters with accessibility needs looking for a straightforward, low-key launch point on the Patuxent River.
What visitors say
Mixed reviewsBenedict Community Park is a popular fishing and crabbing destination known for good catfish catches, particularly blue catfish. The boat ramp offers quiet fishing spots, though some visitors note that facility maintenance could be improved, including porta potty conditions and the dirt access road. Overall, it's a functional ramp that attracts regular anglers despite some infrastructure concerns.
Based on 45 Google reviews
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