Scott's Cove Launch – Rocky Gorge Reservoir
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:36 PM)
- Tide
- 1.401 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 · 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: Scott's Cove Launch – Rocky Gorge Reservoir
| Location | Laurel, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Rocky Gorge Reservoir |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 4.8/5 (20 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 39.135978, -76.892563 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Howard |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Scott's Cove Launch – Rocky Gorge Reservoir is a boat launch providing access to Rocky Gorge Reservoir in Laurel, Maryland at coordinates 39.13598, -76.89256. Rated 4.8/5 based on 20 Google reviews.
Scott's Cove Launch – Rocky Gorge Reservoir is a boat launch on Rocky Gorge Reservoir in Laurel, Howard County, Maryland. 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 Scott's Cove Launch – Rocky Gorge Reservoir
How is Scott's Cove Launch – Rocky Gorge Reservoir rated?
Scott's Cove Launch – Rocky Gorge Reservoir has a 4.8 out of 5 rating based on 20 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Scott's Cove Launch – Rocky Gorge Reservoir access?
Scott's Cove Launch – Rocky Gorge Reservoir provides boat launch access to Rocky Gorge Reservoir in Laurel, Maryland.
How do I get to Scott's Cove Launch – Rocky Gorge Reservoir?
Scott's Cove Launch – Rocky Gorge Reservoir is located at coordinates 39.135978, -76.892563 in Laurel, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 6.8 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.