Boat Ramps on Potomac River

Potomac River has 25 catalogued boat ramps spread across 5 states (Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia). The highest-rated launch is Edwards Ferry in Poolesville, scoring 4.7/5 (106 Google reviews). 4 of the 25 ramps (16%) are flagged as free public access — the remainder are marinas, fee sites, or restricted-access launches.

Live Water Conditions on Potomac River

Updated 20 min ago
Gage Height
1.94ft
Streamflow
4230.0cfs

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

25
Boat Ramps
5
States
4
Free Public
4.6
Avg Rating

All Boat Ramps on Potomac River

Boat ramps on Potomac River
#NameCityStateRating
1Edwards FerryPoolesvilleMaryland4.7/5
2Shepherdstown - Dam Four Rd Boat RampShepherdstownWest Virginia4.7/5
3Marshall Hall LandingAccokeekMaryland4.6/5
4Point of Rocks Boat RampPoint of RocksMaryland4.6/5
5Brunswick Boat RampBrunswickMaryland4.6/5
6Hancock Boat RampHancockMaryland4.5/5
7Taylors LandingSharpsburgMaryland4.5/5
8Gravelly Point Boat RampArlingtonVirginia4.5/5
9McKimmey Boat RampLovettsvilleVirginia4.3/5
10Potomac River Boat RampFalling WatersWest Virginia
11Potomac River Boat RampAlexandriaVirginia
12Potomac River Boat RampAlexandriaVirginia
13Potomac River Boat RampArlingtonVirginia
14Potomac River Boat RampWilliamsportMaryland
15Potomac River Boat RampClear SpringMaryland
16Potomac River Boat RampPoolesvilleMaryland
17Widmeyer AccessSir Johns RunWV
18Potomac River Boat RampLeesburgVirginia
19Potomac River Boat RampBrunswickMaryland
20Potomac River Boat RampAccokeekMaryland
21Potomac River Boat RampLortonVirginia
22Potomac River Boat RampAlexandriaVirginia
23Potomac River Boat RampBig SpringMaryland
24Potomac River Boat RampWashingtonDistrict of Columbia
25Potomac River Boat RampArlingtonVirginia

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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 Poolesville, Shepherdstown, Accokeek.

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