LOCATION DETAIL
38.4677606, -77.2645796
NEAREST ADDRESS:
1440 Wilson Landing Road
Nanjemoy, MD 20662
PARKING FEE:
No
RESTROOM AVAILABLE:
Yes
WEB PAGE:
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Head south 18 sec (0.2 mi) Follow I-95 S and I-495 S to Forest Heights. Take exit 3 from I-495 S/I-95 S 1 hr 44 min (112 mi) Follow MD-210 S and MD-224 S to Wilson Landing Rd in Charles County
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LOCATION NOTES:
Ample parking and kayak launch.
100 plus abandoned vessels part of USA fleet ramp up during WWI. Some vessels dating back to the Civil War. This 18 square mile streach of Potomac River was designated as a National Marine Sanctuary in 2019..
Low Tide is best for viewing vessels.
The “Ghost Fleet” is a diverse collection of shipwrecks of 200 known vessels. It is an amazing place to kayak, fish and nature watch. Recently named a National Marine Sanctuary by NOAA.
FUTURE HERE:
- Mallows Bay Ghost Fleet MD - 06/30/2023 - 07/02/2023 - 11:30am - 3:30pm