You'll find Broadford Park Boat Ramp on Broadford Lake in Oakland. It's a public boat ramp. It's about 78 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, as the crow flies. If it's full, Dry Run Boat Ramp in Westernport is 15 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Oakland, MD |
| Water | Broadford Lake |
| Park | Broadford Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Broadford Park Boat Ramp, check closures with Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
More in our guide: 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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Broadford Park Boat Ramp is in Oakland, Maryland. There is no street address for Broadford Park Boat Ramp in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Broadford Lake, in Oakland.
No fee information yet for Broadford Park Boat Ramp, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Broadford Park Boat Ramp clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Dry Run Boat Ramp in Westernport, about 15 miles away.
Dry Run Boat Ramp in Westernport (15 miles), Barnum Whitewater Area in Westernport (15 miles) and Big Run State Park Boat Ramp in Westernport (16 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby