20228 Point Lookout Rd, Great Mills, MD 20634, USA
Great Mills Canoe & Kayak Launch is a paddle-craft access point located at 20228 Point Lookout Road in Great Mills, Maryland, serving boaters along the waterways of St. Mary's County in the southern Chesapeake Bay region.
Hours of operation are not currently listed for this facility. Visitors are advised to contact the site directly at (301) 863-8400 to confirm availability and any permit or fee requirements before arriving.
The launch site includes a wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it a usable option for paddlers with mobility considerations. The facility is designed specifically for non-motorized watercraft. GPS coordinates are 38.237°N, -76.499°W.
Great Mills sits near the Patuxent River, which flows southward into the Chesapeake Bay. The surrounding waters offer calm paddling conditions suitable for exploring tidal creeks and shoreline habitats. Point Lookout State Park, located nearby at the southern tip of St. Mary's County, is a notable landmark in the area.
Best suited for: Canoeists and kayakers seeking a non-motorized launch point in southern Maryland, including paddlers who require accessible parking facilities.
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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