Nan's Cove is a public boat ramp in Long Beach, MD. Hand boats only (kayaks, canoes, etc.). From Alexandria it's roughly 38 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Patuxent Water Trail 23 in Golden Beach, about 11 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Long Beach, MD |
| Water | Nan's Cove |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Maryland, including Nan's Cove: Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide 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 checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Nan's Cove is in Long Beach, Maryland. We have no street address for Nan's Cove, only its exact position on the map.
Nan's Cove is on Nan's Cove.
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Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Nan's Cove. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum Kayak and Canoe Launch in Lusby, about 2.5 miles away.
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum Kayak and Canoe Launch in Lusby (2.5 miles), Patuxent Water Trail 23 in Golden Beach (11 miles) and Kings Landing Park Boat Ramp in Huntingtown Town Center (15 miles).
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