8081 Broomes Island Rd, Broomes Island, MD 20615, USA
Nan's Cove is a public boat ramp located at 8081 Broomes Island Road in Broomes Island, Maryland, operated by Calvert County and situated along the Patuxent River.
The facility is open seven days a week from 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM. For current fee and permit requirements, boaters should contact Calvert County directly at (410) 535-5327 or visit the official facility page at calvertcountymd.gov.
Nan's Cove provides a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it one of the more accessible launch points in the region. The ramp is located at GPS coordinates 38.4246579° N, -76.5486651° W on the western shore of Calvert County.
The surrounding Patuxent River waters offer access to excellent fishing, crabbing, and recreational boating, with the broader Chesapeake Bay reachable to the south. The Broomes Island area is a quiet, rural waterfront community known for its seafood heritage and scenic river views.
Best suited for: Recreational boaters, anglers, and crabbers seeking a well-maintained county-operated launch with accessible amenities along the Patuxent River.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveNan's Cove offers dedicated kayak and canoe launch facilities that visitors consistently praise for being well-maintained and easily accessible. The ramp provides good water access for fishing (crabbing and perch) and is the only public small boat launch option in Broomes Island. Parking is limited with very few spaces available.
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