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.
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 agoSource: USGS station 01638500 — POTOMAC RIVER AT POINT OF ROCKS, MD · 0.1 mi from Potomac River
Boat Ramps on the Potomac River in Maryland (12)
- Edwards Ferry★ 4.7Poolesville
- Point of Rockspublic
- Brunswick Boat Ramp★ 4.6Brunswickpublic
- Accokeekpublic
- Hancock Boat Ramp★ 4.5Hancockpublic
- Taylors Landing★ 4.5Sharpsburgpublic
- Williamsport
- Big Spring
- Accokeek
- Poolesville
- Brunswick
- Clear Spring
| Name | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Edwards Ferry | Poolesville | 4.7/5 |
| Point of Rocks Boat Ramp | Point of Rocks | 4.6/5 |
| Brunswick Boat Ramp | Brunswick | 4.6/5 |
| Marshall Hall Landing | Accokeek | 4.6/5 |
| Hancock Boat Ramp | Hancock | 4.5/5 |
| Taylors Landing | Sharpsburg | 4.5/5 |
| Potomac River Boat Ramp | Williamsport | — |
| Potomac River Boat Ramp | Big Spring | — |
| Potomac River Boat Ramp | Accokeek | — |
| Potomac River Boat Ramp | Poolesville | — |
| Potomac River Boat Ramp | Brunswick | — |
| Potomac River Boat Ramp | Clear Spring | — |
Boat Ramps on the Potomac River in Virginia (9)
- Arlingtonpublic
- McKimmey Boat Ramp★ 4.3Lovettsvillepublic
- Alexandria
- Leesburg
- Lorton
- Alexandria
- Arlington
- Alexandria
- Arlington
| Name | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Gravelly Point Boat Ramp | Arlington | 4.5/5 |
| McKimmey Boat Ramp | Lovettsville | 4.3/5 |
| Potomac River Boat Ramp | Alexandria | — |
| Potomac River Boat Ramp | Leesburg | — |
| Potomac River Boat Ramp | Lorton | — |
| Potomac River Boat Ramp | Alexandria | — |
| Potomac River Boat Ramp | Arlington | — |
| Potomac River Boat Ramp | Alexandria | — |
| Potomac River Boat Ramp | Arlington | — |
Boat Ramps on the Potomac River in West Virginia (3)
- Shepherdstownpublic
- Falling Waters
- Sir Johns Runpublic
| Name | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherdstown - Dam Four Rd Boat Ramp | Shepherdstown | 4.7/5 |
| Potomac River Boat Ramp | Falling Waters | — |
| Widmeyer Access | Sir Johns Run | — |
Boat Ramps on the Potomac River in District of Columbia (1)
- Washington
| Name | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Potomac River Boat Ramp | Washington | — |
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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.