Brown's Bridge Recreation Area (WSSC Water) Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:37 PM)
- Tide
- 2.164 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8594900 — Washington · 19.1 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Brown's Bridge Recreation Area (WSSC Water)
| Location | Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Rocky Gorge Reservoir |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (38 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 39.145852, -76.962918 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Montgomery |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (301) 206-4386 |
Brown's Bridge Recreation Area (WSSC Water) is a public boat launch providing access to Rocky Gorge Reservoir in Silver Spring, Maryland at coordinates 39.14585, -76.96292. Rated 4.6/5 based on 38 Google reviews.
Brown's Bridge Recreation Area (WSSC Water) is a public boat launch on Rocky Gorge Reservoir in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brown's Bridge Recreation Area (WSSC Water)
Is Brown's Bridge Recreation Area (WSSC Water) free to use?
Yes, Brown's Bridge Recreation Area (WSSC Water) is a public boat launch with free access in Silver Spring, Maryland.
How is Brown's Bridge Recreation Area (WSSC Water) rated?
Brown's Bridge Recreation Area (WSSC Water) has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 38 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Brown's Bridge Recreation Area (WSSC Water) access?
Brown's Bridge Recreation Area (WSSC Water) provides boat launch access to Rocky Gorge Reservoir in Silver Spring, Maryland.
How do I get to Brown's Bridge Recreation Area (WSSC Water)?
Brown's Bridge Recreation Area (WSSC Water) is located at coordinates 39.145852, -76.962918 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Brown's Bridge Recreation Area (WSSC Water) includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.