Rock Creek Regional Park at Lake Needwood
Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · on Lake Needwood · near Rockville · Maryland
Public, but limited to residents, sticker or permit holders (on tribal land, a tribal permit). The agency notes: “Private boats can also be launched with permits from March 1 through Dec”. 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): 2017.
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
- Carry-in (canoe and kayak)
- Fee
- Fee charged
- Motors
- Electric motors only
- Docks
- 1
- Car parking
- 75 spaces
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Hours
- Varies by Season
- Wheelchair access
- Accessible soft launch
- Managed by
- M-NCPPC Department of Parks
- Website
- montgomeryparks.org
- Coordinates
- 39.11715, -77.12802
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
On Lake Needwood
Lake in Maryland. All launches on Lake Needwood.
Nearby launches
- Seneca Creek State Park - Clopper Lake · 6.8 mi · Clopper Lake
- Seneca Creek State Park - Riffle Ford Road Creek Access · 7.6 mi · Great Seneca Creek
- Greenbridge Recreation Area · 8.3 mi · Triadelphia Reservoir
- Swains Lock - Canal · 8.6 mi · Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
- Swains Lock - River · 8.6 mi · Potomac River
- Brown's Bridge Recreation Area · 9.1 mi · Rocky Gorge Reservoir
Sources
- Maryland DNR Public Water Access Sites record -77.12802,39.11715 · 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.