Centennial Lake Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:37 PM)
- Tide
- 1.388 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 8574680 — Baltimore · 15.1 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: Centennial Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Ellicott City, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Centennial Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.7/5 (54 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 39.241571, -76.858750 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Howard |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (410) 313-7303 |
Centennial Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Centennial Lake in Ellicott City, Maryland at coordinates 39.24157, -76.85875. Rated 4.7/5 based on 54 Google reviews.
Centennial Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Centennial Lake in Ellicott City, Howard 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 Centennial Lake Boat Ramp
Is Centennial Lake Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Centennial Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Ellicott City, Maryland.
How is Centennial Lake Boat Ramp rated?
Centennial Lake Boat Ramp has a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 54 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Centennial Lake Boat Ramp access?
Centennial Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Centennial Lake in Ellicott City, Maryland.
How do I get to Centennial Lake Boat Ramp?
Centennial Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 39.241571, -76.858750 in Ellicott City, 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 8.2 mi of Centennial Lake Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.