Monocacy River Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp, is located in Frederick. The launch sits in Pinecliff Park. It's about 38 miles from Arlington, VA, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Point of Rocks Community Commons Park Boat Ramp in Point of Rocks, about 12 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Frederick, MD |
| Water | Monocacy River |
| Park | Pinecliff Park |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Monocacy River Boat Ramp, check closures with Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Monocacy River Boat Ramp is in Frederick, Maryland. Open the map link to see where Monocacy River Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Monocacy River Boat Ramp is on Monocacy River.
We have no fee details for Monocacy River Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Kayaks are usually fine at Monocacy River Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through.
Point of Rocks Community Commons Park Boat Ramp in Point of Rocks (12 miles), McKimmey Landing in Point of Rocks (12 miles) and Brunswick Boat Ramp in Brunswick (15 miles).
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