Aqualand

FIG. 1 view of Potomac and U.S. 301 Bridge from launch

upshot:  this seldom used launch faces WSW into the Potomac,
is located on a marina, carries an $8 launch fee and is about
75 min from DC

FIG. 2 Aerial view of directions to launch

Directions:  from Washington DC, beltway (I495) to exit 7A onto MD Rt 5 South.
Follow to where U.S. Rt 301 South joins Rt 5.  Just before Waldorf, stay on
U.S. Rt 301 South, travel through Waldorf, La Plata and towards the bridge to
Virginia.  Shortly before toll plaza for bridge, turn right at a blinking yellow
light by a Citgo gas station.  Road becomes parallel to Rt 301 South.  Follow
signs for Aqualand Marina and follow to water.

from Baltimore, I97 south to an end, then south on U.S. Rt 301.

Best Wind Directions:  S, SW, W and NW

Fees:  $8, pay at store

Amenities:  trash barrels, small store

Regs:  must leave before dusk, gate is locked at dusk
do not launch from fishing area, must launch from small beach
between the fishing area and the boat ramp between two signs

Hazards:  heavy motor boat traffic on summer weekends, current may be present

Notes:  The name of the marina is called Aqualand-on-the-Potomac.  The manager
is Linda Wedding.  The telephone number for the marina is 301-259-0572.
Campground number is 301-259-2575.

FIG. 3 close-up aerial view of marina area

FIG. 4 view of Potomac River from Marina area looking west

FIG. 5 view of signs posted at marina

FIG. 6 view of building complex with store at the back

FIG. 7 view of power plant from marina

FIG. 8 view of launch area (left) with fishing area on the right

FIG. 9 view of blinking yellow light and Citgo gas station at turn off
for launch