16000 Croom Airport Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA
Jacksons Landing at Patuxent River Park is a boat ramp located at 16000 Croom Airport Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD, providing access to the Patuxent River within Prince George's County's park system.
Specific operating hours aren't posted for this location, so boaters should check with Patuxent River Park staff at (301) 627-6074 or the park website before heading out. There's no confirmation on whether a launch fee or park entry permit applies, so calling ahead is the safer bet.
The site sits at approximately 38.7728°N, -76.7093°W. Details on ramp surface, dock length, or parking capacity aren't published, but as part of a maintained county park, basic vehicle parking near the launch area can be expected.
This stretch of the Patuxent River runs through marshy, tree-lined terrain typical of the Patuxent River Park system, known for fishing, paddling, and wildlife viewing including herons and eagles. The area connects boaters to quieter upriver waters away from the busier lower Patuxent and Chesapeake Bay traffic.
Best suited for: Anglers, kayakers, and small motorboat owners looking for a quieter, nature-focused access point to the upper Patuxent River rather than a high-traffic Bay launch.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveJackson's Landing features a recently renovated boat ramp and dedicated kayak launch area with direct parking access, though the small parking lot fills quickly on weekends and holidays. The site offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities with abundant birds and eagles, plus marsh walkways and trails, though water depth can be shallow at times and some reviewers note the pier deck needs repairs. The facility is popular for kayaking, boating, fishing, and school field trips.
Based on 39 Google reviews
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