20228 Point Lookout Rd, Great Mills, MD 20634, USA
Great Mills Canoe & Kayak Launch is a small water-access point located on Point Lookout Rd in Great Mills, Maryland, along St. Mary's River.
No posted hours are available for this launch, and there's no indication of permit or fee requirements, so paddlers should plan to check locally or call ahead if that matters to their trip.
The site includes a wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it easier for a range of visitors to unload gear near the water. It's set up primarily for hand-launched craft like canoes and kayaks rather than trailered boats. GPS coordinates: 38.237626°, -76.4990314°.
The launch sits along the St. Mary's River, close to St. Mary's College of Maryland and Historic St. Mary's City, giving paddlers a scenic, quiet stretch of water with easy access to nearby cultural sites and calmer waters compared to the open Chesapeake Bay.
Best suited for: Kayakers and canoeists looking for a low-key, no-frills put-in spot rather than boaters with trailers or larger vessels.
What visitors say
Mostly negativeThe launch features shallow water access that requires wading to enter boats, and the downstream waterway is severely obstructed by multiple downed trees that block passage and require frequent portaging or walking. The site lacks clear signage, maps, or designated takeout information, making trip planning difficult. While the creek itself is scenic and clean, the launch is better suited for wading and picnicking than actual paddling until significant clearing work is completed.
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