Mt Calvert Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA
Mount Calvert Boat Launch is a public boat ramp located on Mt Calvert Road in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, managed by Prince George's County Parks and Recreation and providing access to the Patuxent River.
The launch is open seven days a week from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Visitors should check with Prince George's County Parks at pgparks.com for current fee schedules or permit requirements, as these may vary by season.
The facility is situated at GPS coordinates 38.785136°, -76.713557°. Specific accessibility features, parking capacity, and on-site amenities are not currently detailed in county listings, so contacting the parks department directly before visiting is recommended for boaters with specific access needs.
Mount Calvert is located near the historic Mount Calvert Historical and Archaeological Park, where the Patuxent River offers freshwater boating through a scenic, relatively undeveloped stretch of the river corridor in Prince George's County. The Patuxent supports fishing for bass, catfish, and perch in this area.
Best suited for: Freshwater anglers, kayakers, canoeists, and small motorboat users looking for a quiet river launch point within Prince George's County.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveMount Calvert Boat Launch offers free, easy access to the Patuxent River with a soft launch dock and the option to drive down for unloading before parking in the visitor lot at the top of the hill. The site features a portable toilet, is well-maintained and clean, and provides good access to deep water suitable for kayaking with nearby side streams to explore. No permit is required for boat launching despite signage to the contrary.
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