Pig Tail Recreation Area Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:37 PM
- Tide
- 1.702 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 · 23.1 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (49% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Pig Tail Recreation Area
| Location | Dayton, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Triadelphia Reservoir |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (45 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 39.218533, -77.006202 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Howard |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (301) 206-4386 |
Pig Tail Recreation Area is a public boat launch providing access to Triadelphia Reservoir in Dayton, Maryland at coordinates 39.21853, -77.00620. Rated 4.5/5 based on 45 Google reviews.
Pig Tail Recreation Area is a public boat launch on Triadelphia Reservoir in Dayton, 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.
Related: boat ramp near Dayton • public launch in Howard • fishing access on Triadelphia Reservoir • Maryland boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pig Tail Recreation Area
Is Pig Tail Recreation Area free to use?
Yes, Pig Tail Recreation Area is a public boat launch with free access in Dayton, Maryland.
How is Pig Tail Recreation Area rated?
Pig Tail Recreation Area has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 45 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Pig Tail Recreation Area access?
Pig Tail Recreation Area provides boat launch access to Triadelphia Reservoir in Dayton, Maryland.
How do I get to Pig Tail Recreation Area?
Pig Tail Recreation Area is located at coordinates 39.218533, -77.006202 in Dayton, 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 Pig Tail Recreation Area includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.