Violettes Lock / Lock 23
Violettes Lock / Lock 23 is a boat ramp on Chesapeake and Ohio Canal located in Darnestown, Montgomery County, Maryland. It is inside the city limits of Darnestown. The closest other listed launch is Rock Beach, water entry, 0.6 miles away, and 6 listed launches are within 10 miles. Facility details below come from Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Ramp details
| Coordinates | 39.067047, -77.328239 |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| City | Darnestown |
| Waterbody | Chesapeake and Ohio Canal |
| Launch type | Soft launch (Natural shoreline) |
| Trailer parking spaces | 5 |
| Parking | 10 |
| Fee | No |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| 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
- Rock Beach, water entry0.6 mi · VA
- Seneca Creek Landing soft access0.7 mi
- Seneca Creek Landing - Boat Ramp0.7 mi
- Berryville Road soft access1.7 mi
- Pennyfield Lock1.9 mi
- Pennyfield Lock - Canal2.0 mi
Source: Maryland Department of Natural Resources public boat access data (site 128). All sources. Report a correction.