Cartop Boat Launch and Fishing Spot - Quiet Waters Park |
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| Quiet Waters Park Information | | 600 Quiet Waters Park Road | | Annapolis, MD 21403 | | (410) 222-1777 | | Closed Tuesdays | | Harness Creek | | Easy Access to Water/ Long Carry to Water | | ADC Map 25 G-4 | | 2009 ADC Map 5416 J-10 | | GPS Coordinates: | Lat. 38° 56’ 10.86” N | | Lon. 76° 30’ 35.03” W | | Map Coordinates: X-1451799, Y-462755 | | >> Comments | | >> Follow this link to Quiet Waters Park site |
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| Quiet Waters Park |
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| Cartop Boat Launch |
Nestled between the South River and Harness Creek, Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis offers a launching site off of Harness Creek. Situated in a protective area, the winds are generally mild. The launching site is ¼ mile from the “N” parking lot. Restrooms are located in the Visitor Center. There is a daily vehicle entry fee of $5.00 per car. The park is open 7:00 a.m. to dusk. The park is closed on Tuesdays. |
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| Fishing Spot |
Quiet Waters Park offers a fishing spot on Harness Creek. Special rules may apply as noted. Please observe all state licensing requirements. Follow this link to view additional information about fishing in the parks. |
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| About Quiet Waters Park |
| The park has a wide variety of family activities. Visitors can walk, jog, or bike on over six miles of paved trails winding through hardwood forests and past grassy fields, play at the multi-level children’s playground, enjoy the vistas of the South River Promenade and Scenic Overlook, observe the beautiful colors as the leaves begin to change, or picnic among 340 acres of beautiful park land. The park also has a dog park and a dog beach. The park’s Visitor Center includes formal gardens, art galleries and public restrooms. Canoes and kayaks can be rented at the park during the warm weather months. For more information call Quiet Waters Park at (410) 222-1777. |
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| Directions |
| From Annapolis, take US-50 west. Take Exit 22, Route 665 (Aris T. Allen Blvd). Stay on Route 665 until it ends and merges with Forest Drive. Follow Forest Drive for 2 miles. Turn right at the Exxon Station onto Hillsmere Drive (There is a sign in front of Exxon saying “Quiet Waters Park-Next Right”). The park entrance is 100 yards on the right-hand side. |
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| Features |
 | Visitor Center and Office |  | Restroom |  | Natural Area |  | Wildlife Viewing |  | Hiking Trails |  | Picnic Area |  | Fees |  | Parking |  | Canoe / Kayak Rental |  | Telephone |
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