Big Slackwater
Big Slackwater is a boat ramp on Potomac River Reservoir located near Downsville, Washington County, Maryland. The nearest Census-designated town or city is Downsville, about 4.4 miles away (straight line to the place's center). The closest other listed launch is Dam 4, 1.1 miles away, and 6 listed launches are within 10 miles. Facility details below come from Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Ramp details
| Coordinates | 39.500672, -77.845224 |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Waterbody | Potomac River Reservoir (reservoir) |
| Launch type | Boat ramp |
| Launch lanes | 1 |
| Ramp surface | CONCRETE |
| Trailer parking spaces | 14 |
| Parking | 23 |
| Fee | No |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Hours / season | Day Light |
| Courtesy / boarding dock | No |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
| Phone | 301-739-4200 |
| More info | www.nps.gov/choh/index.htm |
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Nearby boat ramps
- Dam 41.1 mi
- Dam #41.2 mi · WV
- McMahons Mill2.3 mi
- Potomac River Boat Ramp2.7 mi · WV
- Potomac River Boat Ramp3.9 mi
- Taylors Landing - West4.1 mi
Source: Maryland Department of Natural Resources public boat access data (site 307) · OpenStreetMap way 1131050684. All sources. Report a correction.