Howell Run Boat Lunch

The Howell Run Boat Launch (located off WV State Route 46) consists of a wide two-lane concrete ramp, with a floating dock for temporary loading and unloading of boats. The large paved parking area insures plenty of parking spaces and a comfort facility is available for the boater's convenience. Motorboats, sailboats, and other watercraft frequent the lake with water skiing and fishing being the most popular pastime. A comfort station is available at the launch facility. Both the comfort station and the launch ramp are lighted at night. There is no longer a fee to launch any type of boat at the Howell Run Boat Launch.  

Maryland Boat Launch

The Maryland Boat Launch is on Mt. Zion Road off Maryland state route 135 on Backbone Mountain. The launch includes a thirty-foot wide, 600-foot long concrete boat ramp with a floating pier system. The large paved parking area can accommodate fifty cars and trailers and a comfort facility is available for the boater's convenience. Motorboats, sailboats, and other watercraft frequent the lake with water skiing and fishing being the most popular pastime. Both the comfort station and the launch ramp are lighted at night.  Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at the Boat Launch.

The area is managed by the MD Department of Natural Resources. For more information, call Herrington Manor State Park (301) 334-9180.