Two Chesapeake Parks to Launch a Kayak in Annapolis
Around Annapolis, two waterfront parks make it easy to get a boat on the water. Sandy Point opens onto the Chesapeake Bay, while Quiet Waters sits on the South River with seasonal rentals. Bring your own or rent on site. Go early on summer weekends.
Sandy Point State Park
4.4 (10,809)
1100 E College Pkwy
On the Chesapeake Bay near the Bay Bridge, this state park has a beach, boat ramps, and calm shallows to launch a kayak or paddleboard. Day-use admission runs about 5 dollars a person on summer weekends. Open 7:00 AM to sunset. Pricing is inexpensive.
Quiet Waters Park
Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 20:30
4.8 (2,418)
600 Quiet Waters Park Rd
A county park on the South River in Annapolis, with paved trails, an art center, and a seasonal kayak and paddleboard rental on the water. Entry runs about 8 dollars a vehicle. It fits a family paddle. Open 7:00 AM to dusk. Pricing is inexpensive.