18405 Queen Anne Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, USA
Queen Anne Canoe Launch is a small water-access site located at 18405 Queen Anne Rd in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, along the Patuxent River watershed.
No posted hours are available for this launch, so visitors should plan for daytime access and confirm current conditions before arriving. There's no fee information on record, and it appears to operate as a low-key, county-maintained access point rather than a fully staffed facility.
The site offers wheelchair accessible parking, making it easier for visitors with mobility needs to reach the water's edge. It's designed primarily for hand-launched craft like canoes and kayaks rather than trailered powerboats. GPS coordinates are 38.8844984°, -76.6759192°.
The launch sits in a quiet, rural stretch of Prince George's County near Upper Marlboro, offering paddlers calm water and a wooded, low-traffic setting. It's a good jumping-off point for exploring nearby creeks and tributaries feeding into the Patuxent River, away from the congestion of larger marinas.
Best suited for: Kayakers and canoeists looking for a quiet, accessible put-in away from motorized boat traffic.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveQueen Anne Canoe Launch features a floating dock that accommodates various water conditions and provides easy launching access. A parking permit is now required and is enforced by Prince George's County Parks; permits can be obtained through the park office, website, or visitor center. The Potomac River offers good paddling with wildlife viewing opportunities and navigable depths, though fallen trees block sections of the river and tide/current conditions vary by location.
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