Centennial Lake Boat Launch
Boat ramp · on Centennial Lake · near Ellicott City · Maryland
Public, but limited to residents, sticker or permit holders (on tribal land, a tribal permit). The agency notes: “All boats require a park boating permit”. Check the rules with the town, tribe or agency before you go.
Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2022.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026
Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.
At the launch
- Type
- Boat ramp
- Fee
- Fee charged
- Motors
- Electric motors only
- Ramp lanes
- 1
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 8 spaces
- Car parking
- 30 spaces
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Hours
- Dawn to Dusk
- Managed by
- Howard County - Department of Recreation and Parks
- Website
- howardcountymd.gov
- Coordinates
- 39.24155, -76.85875
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
On Centennial Lake
Lake in Maryland. All launches on Centennial Lake.
Nearby launches
- Daniels Area soft access · 5.5 mi · Patapsco River
- Scott's Cove Recreation Area · 7.6 mi · Rocky Gorge Reservoir
- Pig Tail Recreation Area at Triadelphia Reservoir Lake · 8.1 mi · Triadelphia Reservoir
- Supplee Lane Recreation Area · 8.2 mi · Rocky Gorge Reservoir
- Brown's Bridge Recreation Area · 8.7 mi · Rocky Gorge Reservoir
- Greenbridge Recreation Area · 8.8 mi · Triadelphia Reservoir
Sources
- Maryland DNR Public Water Access Sites record -76.85882,39.24168 · Public data (Maryland DNR), DNR spatial data disclaimer only; no use limitations stated
- OpenStreetMap w64765077 © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Why it is listed as public: listed by Maryland DNR Public Water Access Sites. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.