Farmington Wharf Boat Launch, a public boat ramp on Piscataway Creek, is located in Accokeek. Alexandria is the nearest big city, about 7.8 miles away. The next public ramp is Fort Washington Park Boat Ramp in Accokeek, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Accokeek, MD |
| Water | Piscataway Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Accokeek: Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Farmington Wharf Boat Launch is in Accokeek, Maryland. Open the map link to see where Farmington Wharf Boat Launch sits on the shore.
Piscataway Creek, in Accokeek.
The map data has no fee details for Farmington Wharf Boat Launch, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Farmington Wharf Boat Launch and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Canoe Boat Launch in Dumfries in Dumfries, about 15 miles away.
Fort Washington Park Boat Ramp in Accokeek (under 1 mile), Belle Haven Boat Launch in Alexandria (6.1 miles) and Windmill Hill Park Boat Ramp in Alexandria (7.3 miles).
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