10560 Point Lookout Rd, Scotland, MD 20687, USA
Point Lookout Boat Ramp is located at 10560 Point Lookout Rd in Scotland, Maryland, right at the southern tip of the St. Mary's County peninsula.
No posted hours are available for this ramp, so boaters should plan around daylight and typical park access times. There's no listed fee or permit information either, though it sits within Point Lookout State Park, where standard park entrance fees may apply.
The ramp offers a wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it more approachable for boaters with mobility limitations. GPS coordinates are 38.0521875°, -76.3267907°.
This launch sits at the confluence of the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay, giving boaters a rare choice of open bay water or calmer river routes. The area is steeped in history, with the nearby Point Lookout Lighthouse and Civil War-era fort remains drawing visitors. Anglers fish for striped bass, spot, and croaker in these waters, and the point is a popular spot for crabbing as well.
Best suited for: Anglers and boaters seeking access to both bay and river fishing grounds, plus visitors combining a launch with a day of history and sightseeing at Point Lookout State Park.
What visitors say
Mostly positivePoint Lookout Boat Ramp offers plenty of space and easy access to the water. A fish cleaning station operates during warmer months. There is a $10 entrance fee.
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