Friendship Landing Rd, Nanjemoy, MD 20662, USA
Friendship Landing is a boat ramp located on Friendship Landing Road in Nanjemoy, Maryland, providing access to the waters of the Nanjemoy Creek area of the Potomac River in Charles County.
The ramp is open daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. No fee or permit information is posted for this location, so boaters should check locally or with Charles County parks staff before launching.
The site includes a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it usable for boaters with mobility limitations. It sits at approximately 38.4543°N, -77.1506°W, in a rural stretch of Nanjemoy along Nanjemoy Creek.
Nanjemoy Creek is known for quiet, marshy shoreline and is a popular spot for bald eagle sightings, kayaking, and fishing for species like largemouth bass and catfish. The area offers a calmer, less developed alternative to busier Potomac River access points, with easy reach to the wider river and Chesapeake Bay beyond.
Best suited for: Anglers, kayakers, and small boat owners looking for a quiet, accessible launch point away from crowded marinas, especially those interested in wildlife viewing along Nanjemoy Creek.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveFriendship Landing offers free public access to boat ramps, a fishing pier, kayak launch, hiking trails, and picnic areas in a peaceful, scenic setting with occasional sheriff patrols for security. The facility is well-suited for boaters and small groups fishing from the dock, though bank fishing options are limited due to surrounding private property. Visitors consistently praise the park's amenities and family-friendly atmosphere, though one reviewer noted crowding concerns at regional parks generally.
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