During your visit to our relaxing waterside community, we hope you take time to fully experience the Chesapeake Bay lifestyle. We promise an unforgettable experience and wish you happy discoveries as you "catch our drift" and experience all the great things Calvert County has to offer.
Mileage
Washington, D.C. - 36 miles Annapolis, MD - 29 miles Baltimore, MD - 53 miles Richmond, VA - 111 miles Philadelphia, PA - 150 miles Pittsburgh, PA - 270 miles New York, NY - 230 miles
Explore our calendar of events and itineraries below to learn more and plan your visit!
If you are interesting in bringing a group tour to Calvert County, contact us at 410-535-4583 or info@choosecalvert.com.
Trailered Boat Ramps
Hallowing Point Boat Ramp 6904 Hallowing Lane, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Phone: 410-535-3382 or 301-855-1748
Rod ‘N’ Reel Marina West 4055 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 Phone: 410-257-4392
Offering first-class facilities and do-it-yourself capabilities that any boater will truly appreciate, the Rod 'N' Reel Marina West is a Chesapeake Beach landmark. Both annual and transient slips are available, along with a picnic area and pump-out facilities. Marina store available. Mean water level is 4-5'. Available amperage is 15, 20 and 30. Kayak and canoe launch is available. Rod 'N' Reel Marina West Website
Solomons Boat Ramp and Fishing/Crabbing Pier 14195 S. Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD 20688 Phone: 410-326-3899 or 410-535-5327
Flag Ponds Nature Park 1525 Flag Ponds Parkway, Lusby, MD 20657 Phone: 410-586-1477 or 410-535-5327
Kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards or similar hand-carried vessels only. There is a one-half-mile walk from parking lot to beach. Natural shoreline. Hours vary by season. No ramp. Park entrance fees apply. Flag Ponds Nature Park Website
Hallowing Point Boat Ramp 6904 Hallowing Lane, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Phone: 410-535-3382 or 301-855-1748
Nearly 70 archaeological sites on the property reflect more than 8,000 years of human occupation. Included are a visitor center, exhibit barn, gift shop, hiking trails, a re-created Indian Village and canoe/kayak launch. Also on the grounds is the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. Call about scheduling a tour of the facility. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum Website
Kings Landing Park 3255 Kings Landing Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639 Phone: 410-535-2661 or 410-535-5327
Kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards or similar hand-carried vessels only. Launch 300 feet from parking lot. Fixed pier. Hours vary by season. No fees. Kings Landing Park Website
Lower Marlboro is one of 20 steamboat landings/wharves located in Calvert County. Approximately 36 miles from where the Patuxent meets the Chesapeake Bay, the wharf was once an important mode of transportation for local residents, farms and businesses. Today, the public can fish from the pier and enjoy the view of the Patuxent River. No fees. Limited parking, no facilities and no overnight parking. Wharf open dawn to dusk. Lower Marlboro Wharf Website
Maryland Kayak Outfitters offer a full day of fun on beautiful St. Leonard Creek. All kayak equipment is supplied including PFD, fish finder, handheld marine radio and safety equipment. Rent a pedal drive kayak and bring your own gear, or rent the kayak and a rod and reel. (kayaks cannot be taken to other bodies of water). Optional add-on fishing guide service includes tackle, guided photography excursions and scenic tours in kayaks. Maryland Kayak Outfitters Website
Paddle a few miles inland on Parker’s Creek and enjoy one of the most pristine and picturesque watersheds remaining on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake. Explore the secluded shallows of Slaughter Creek on the Eastern Shore while you photograph nesting Ospreys and stately Bald Eagles. Experience the beautiful beaches of uninhabited islands like James Island in the mouth of the Little Choptank River. Limited numbers of kayaks are available for rent. Megalodon Adventure Charters Website
Nans Cove Broomes Island Road, Broomes Island, MD 20615 Phone: 410-535-5327
Rod ‘N’ Reel Marina West 4055 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 Phone: 410-257-4392
Offering first-class facilities and do-it-yourself capabilities that any boater will truly appreciate, the Rod 'N' Reel Marina West is a Chesapeake Beach landmark. Both annual and transient slips are available, along with a picnic area and pump-out facilities. Marina store available. Mean water level is 4-5'. Available amperage is 15, 20 and 30. Kayak and canoe launch is available.