Conowingo Park
Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · on Octoraro Creek · near Conowingo · Maryland
Zebra mussels (latest report 2012) reported in Octoraro Creek 3.5 km from this launch (USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database). Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.
USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database · 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
- Carry-in (canoe and kayak)
- Fee
- Free
- Ramp surface
- Dirt
- Car parking
- 20 spaces
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Managed by
- Cecil County Parks and Recreation
- Website
- ccgov.org
- Coordinates
- 39.65667, -76.15826
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
- Water level, flow at the Octoraro Creek near Richardsmere, MD gauge · USGS, 4.2 mi away on Octoraro Creek
Water level
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USGS gauge Octoraro Creek near Richardsmere, MD, 4.2 mi from this launch on Octoraro Creek: water level, flow, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.
On Octoraro Creek
River in Maryland. All launches on Octoraro Creek.
Community
Where people who use Octoraro Creek talk about it.
Nearby launches
- Fisherman's Park/Shuresville Landing · 0.7 mi · Susquehanna River
- Glen Cove · 2.6 mi · Susquehanna River
- Conowingo Creek Landing · 2.7 mi · Conowingo Creek
- Susquehanna State Park - Lapidum · 4.4 mi · Susquehanna River
- Port Deposit - North Marina Park · 4.7 mi · Susquehanna River
- Port Deposit - South Marina Park · 4.7 mi · Susquehanna River
Sources
- Maryland DNR Public Water Access Sites record -76.15826,39.65667 · Public data (Maryland DNR), DNR spatial data disclaimer only; no use limitations stated
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.