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Anne Arundel County Boat Ramps, Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
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Click on the website link for detailed access information about soft launch access points and boat ramps available to the public in Anne Arundel County. Click on a boat icon for complete information about the site, including directions, hours, parking information, and more.
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Address:
580 Taylor Avenue
Annapolis
Ph: 877-620-8DNR
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Anne Arundel County Cartop Boat Launch Sites |
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The following sites are canoe and kayak launch sites and/or fishing spots in Four Rivers Heritage Area:
Carrs Wharf
Location: 101 Carrs Wharf Rd., Mayo
Phone: 410-222-7317
Amenities: Restrooms, Wildlife Viewing, Parking, Fishing
Waterway: Rhode River
Galesville Wharf
Location: 4847 Riverside Dr., Galesville
Phone: 410-222-7317
Amenities: Restrooms, Wildlife Viewing, Parking
Waterway: West River
Homeport Farm Park (Future Site)
Location: Homeport Farms Dr., Annapolis
Phone: 410-222-7317
Amenities: Restrooms, Wildlife Viewing, Parking, Hiking Trails
Waterway: Church Creek
Jonas Green Park
Location: 1990 Gov. Ritchie Hwy, Annapolis
Phone: 410-222-8820
Amenities: Visitor Center, Restrooms, Wildlife Viewing, Parking, Picnic Area, Fishing
Waterway: Severn River
Mayo Beach Park (Fee)
Location: 4150 Honeysuckle Dr., Mayo
Phone: 410-222-1978
Amenities: Visitor Center, Restrooms, Wildlife Viewing, Parking, Permits
Quiet Waters Park (Fee, closed Tuesdays)
Location: 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd., Annapolis
Phone: 410-222-1777
Amenities: Visitor Center, Restrooms, Wildlife Viewing, Parking, Picnic Area, Hiking Trails, Canoe/Kayak Rentals, Fishing, Telephones
Waterway: Harness Creek
Deale Wharf (Fishing only, no Put-in)
Location: 511 Deale Rd., Deale
Phone: 410-222-7317
Waterway: Rockhold Creek
Beverly-Triton Beach Park (Fishing only, no Put-in, Permit Required)
Location: 1399 Triton Beach Rd., Mayo
Phone: 410-222-1520
Waterway: Chesapeake Bay
Shady Side Wharf (Fishing only, no Put-in)
Location: 4805-B Woods Wharf Rd., Shady Side
Phone: 410-222-7317
Waterway; Parish Creek
Thomas Point Park (Fishing only, no Put-in, Permit Required)
Location: 3890 Thomas Point Rd., Annapolis
Phone: 410-222-1777
Waterway: Chesapeake Bay
Fees: Varies, call for information
Parking: Varies, call for information
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Address:
Various locations in Anne Arundel County
Ph: 410-222-7317
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Captain John Smith National Historic Water Trail |
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Imagine a world of deep, ancient forests, strong, proud people and water teeming with life. Such was the Chesapeake that Captain John Smith and his fellow travelers encountered on their journeys through this goodly bay and its rivers. Follow in the wake of Smith's journeys on the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, America's first national water trail. The historic routes cover approximately 3000 miles of the Bay and its tributaries, and they may be accessed from hundreds of points throughout Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. Though the water trail is a work in progress, Captain John Smith's historic routes on the Chesapeake are known and can be followed in their entirety by those who have the time, the resources and the adventurous spirit to do so.
Hours: 24/7
Fees: Free
Gift Shop: No
Parking: N/A
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Address:
Chesapeake Bay
N/A
Ph: (410) 267-5720
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Charles Carroll House of Annapolis |
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Home of Charles Carroll of Carrollton (1737-1832), the only Catholic to sign the declaration of Independence and one of the wealthiest men in colonial America. Newly-restored historic house, 18th-century terraced gardens overlooking Spa Creek.
Hours: June - October: Saturdays and Sundays, 12 - 4 p.m.
Tours: Self-guided tour available; call in advance for docent-led tours.
Fees: Free, donations accepted
Parking: Available on site
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Address:
107 Duke of Gloucester Street (Behind St. Mary's Church)
Annapolis
Ph: 410-269-1737
info@charlescarrollhouse.com
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation |
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The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is a private nonprofit advocacy group for the entire 64,000 square mile Chesapeake Bay watershed, which includes parts of 6 states (MD, VA, DE, PA, WV, and NY). Its two major missions are resource protection and environmental education.
Hours: N/A
Tours: Guided tours by appointment only; fee
Parking: On-site parking
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Address:
6 Herndon Avenue
Annapolis
Ph: 410-268-8816
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Discovery Village |
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Discovery Village features a permanent exhibit of photographs by Marion E. Warren and a changing South County Gallery exhibit of local artists works, an ongoing oyster restoration project and a new launch area for kayaks and canoes.
Hours: Grounds Open Dawn to Dusk
Tours: See Website for scheduled events
Fees: Free
Gift Shop: No
Parking: Free on site
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Address:
4800 Atwell Road
Shady Side
Ph: 410-867-7737
crew@discoveryvillage.net
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Fishing Charter Information |
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Follow the links to Fishing charter information! Visit the AAACCVB website and click on "See", then "Getting On The Water" for dozens of options.
Hours: N/A
Tours: See links
Fees: See links
Gift Shop: No
Parking: See Links
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Address:
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Chesapeake Bay
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Historic London Town's Gardens |
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Vistas of the South River and shady glades characterize London Town's woodland gardens. Designed as a naturalized shade garden, it is an unusual and artful combination of native and exotic plants. Although spectacular in spring, the gardens are designed to be fascinating year-round.
Hours: Closed Monday and Tuesday; Wed. Sat.: 10 a.m. 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12 noon 4:00 p.m.
Tours: On the hour last tour offered at 3 p.m. each day
Fees: Docent-led house tour and self-guided garden tour, $7/Adult, $5/Senior; Docent-led house tour only, $4; Self-guided garden tour only, $4; Youth admission (7-12) $3.00; under 7 free
Parking: On site
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Address:
839 Londontown Road
Edgewater
Ph: 410-222-1919
londontown@historiclondontown.org
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Quiet Waters Park |
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Hours: 7 a.m. to dusk, closed Tuesdays
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Address:
600 Quiet Waters Park Road
Annapolis
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Sandy Point State Park |
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This 786-acre park on the Chesapeake Bay offers a variety of recreational activities including swimming, fishing, crabbing, boating, windsurfing and birdwatching. The park's beaches and picnic areas provide unparalleled views of the Bay amd the Bay Bridge. A trails sign at the historic Sandy Point Farm in the park tells the story of more than 100 area slaves who joined the United States Colored Troops.
Hours: January 1-March 17 8:00 a.m.-5 p.m. (day use); boaters/fishermen 24-hour
March 18-October 29 6:00 a.m.-Sunset (day use); boaters/fishermen 24-hour
October 29-November 16 6:00 a.m.-5 p.m. (day use); boaters/fishermen, 24-hour
November 17-December 31 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fees: Up to $6 per person depending on seasonal rates
Gift Shop: No
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Address:
1100 East College Parkway
Annapolis
Ph: 410-974-2149
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Severn Riverkeeper, Fred Kelly |
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Chesapeake Rivers Assocation, Inc., Severn Riverkeeper Program - Protecting and Restoring the Severn River. The Severn Riverkeeper is committed to restoring the natural balance of the Severn and preserving the beauty that qualified it as a Maryland Scenic River.
Hours: N/A
Tours: N/A
Fees: N/A
Gift Shop: No
Parking: N/A
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Address:
329 Riverview Trail
Annapolis
Ph: Hotline: 410-849-8540
riverkeeper@chesapeakerivers.org
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Smithsonian Environmental Research Center |
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Located on the 18th-century Java Plantation, the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center is a scientific and education center. Numerous public programs are designed for individuals and families as well as for school and organized groups. A self-guided Java History Trail tour is available on site or online, and a new Canoe/Kayak Trail Guide is also available. Start at the Reed Education Center; pick up a self-registration form, with a day pass. Directions for filling out the form will be with the form itself. After completing the form the visitor must date the hang tag, which is valid for one day only. The pass must be displayed on the dashboard at all times while on campus.
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tours: School groups, contact Jane Holly, (443) 482-2216; Public groups, contact Karen McDonald, (301) 238-2737
Fees: Free
Gift Shop: No
Parking: On site, visitors must obtain parking pass (free)
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Address:
647 Contees Wharf Road
Edgewater
Ph: 301-238-2737
mcdonaldk@serc.si.edu
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South Riverkeeper, Diana Muller |
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The South River Federation, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect, preserve, restore and celebrate the South River and its ecosystem. Behind this mission is growing movement to create a new mindset about the behavior and involvement of every individual who impacts the South River: how we live on the land affects the health of our waterways. The Federation is a growing, healthy, grass-roots nonprofit environmental organization with some 500 members and volunteers, four staff and a board of directors comprised of dedicated community leaders.
Hours: N/A
Tours: N/A
Fees: N/A
Gift Shop: No
Parking: N/A
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Address:
2830 Solomons Island Road, Suite B
Edgewater
Ph: 410-224-3802
riverkeeperdiana@southriverfederation.net
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West/Rhode Riverkeeper, Chris Trumbauer |
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West/Rhode Riverkeeper, Inc., is a community-supported conservation organization with a focus on enforcement of environmental laws. The Riverkeeper patrols the West and Rhode Rivers and the nearby waters of the Chesapeake Bay. They work to reduce sources of legal pollution through advocacy, education and watershed restoration. They also help identify and stop illegal sources of pollution. The West/Rhode Riverkeeper works with Discovery Village in Shady Side (www.discoveryvillage.net) to educate the public about environmental issues.
Hours: N/A
Tours: N/A
Fees: N/A
Gift Shop: No
Parking: N/A
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Address:
4800 Atwell Road, Suite 6 (Mailing address only). 4800 Atwell Rd (Physical location - Discovery Village)
Shady Side
Ph: 410-867-7171
riverkeeper@westrhoderiverkeeper.org
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William Paca House Garden |
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The William Paca garden is a 2-acre oasis of natural beauty and artful elegance in an urban colonial setting. The pleasure garden was laid out in the 1760s when William Paca built his 5-part Georgian home. Formal parterre gardens, wilderness garden, 2-story summerhouse, spring house and bath house.
Hours: April-Dec.: Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday Noon - 5 pm; Feb, March: Sat. - Sun. Noon - 5 pm
Tours: Guided garden tours are available for groups by reservation.
Fees: Call for information
Parking: Street parking
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Address:
186 Prince George Street
Annapolis
Ph: 410-990-4543
information@annapolis.org
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