McKimmey Landing is a public boat ramp on Catoctin Creek in Point of Rocks, MD. The drive from Arlington covers roughly 36 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Point of Rocks Community Commons Park Boat Ramp in Point of Rocks (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Point of Rocks, MD |
| Water | Catoctin Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Point of Rocks: Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
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.
Launch checklistStill waiting for the first review of this launch.
McKimmey Landing is in Point of Rocks, Maryland. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks McKimmey Landing itself.
Catoctin Creek, in Point of Rocks.
The map data has no fee details for McKimmey Landing, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Kayaks are usually fine at McKimmey Landing as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Canoe & Kajak access only in Charles Town, about 17 miles away.
Point of Rocks Community Commons Park Boat Ramp in Point of Rocks (under 1 mile), Brunswick Boat Ramp in Brunswick (5.2 miles) and Monocacy River Boat Ramp in Frederick (12 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby