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Boat Ramps on Potomac River

Potomac River has 25 catalogued boat ramps spread across 4 states (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia). The highest-rated launch is Edwards Ferry in Poolesville, scoring 4.7/5 (106 Google reviews). 9 of the 25 ramps (36%) are flagged as free public access — the remainder are marinas, fee sites, or restricted-access launches.

Quick answer

Potomac River has 25 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap across 4 states, 9 of them free public launches. The highest-rated is Edwards Ferry in Poolesville (4.7/5, 106 reviews). Launches are spread across 18 towns along the shore.

Live Water Conditions on Potomac River

Updated 11 min ago
Gage Height
1.33ft
Streamflow
2230.0cfs
Water Temp
85°F

Source: USGS station 01638500POTOMAC RIVER AT POINT OF ROCKS, MD · 0.1 mi from Potomac River

25
Boat Ramps
4
States
9
Free Public
4.6
Avg Rating

Boat Ramps on the Potomac River in Maryland (12)

Boat Ramps on the Potomac River in Virginia (9)

Boat Ramps on the Potomac River in West Virginia (3)

Boat Ramps on the Potomac River in District of Columbia (1)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many boat ramps are on Potomac River?+

There are 25 boat ramps catalogued on Potomac River, including launches near Washington, Poolesville, Point of Rocks.

What is the highest-rated boat ramp on Potomac River?+

Edwards Ferry in Poolesville is the highest-rated launch on Potomac River, scoring 4.7/5 based on 106 reviews.

Are there free public boat ramps on Potomac River?+

Yes — 9 of the 25 launches on Potomac River are marked as free public access, the rest are marinas or restricted-access sites.