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Maryland | Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties / Central Maryland
Patuxent River
Queen Anne Canoe Launch to Wootons Landing
Route planning details, access notes, and local verification guidance.
Route location
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Need to know
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Conditions
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Gauge detail
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Gauge
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Weather
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Route overview
Quick facts and what's next
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Plan
Plan your trip
Launch points, shuttle details, distance, and access notes.
Route logistics
Access and shuttle
A central Patuxent Water Trail route from the Queen Anne public canoe launch to Anne Arundel County’s Wootons Landing Wetland Park. The route follows moving tidal freshwater through a marsh-and-park corridor and ends at a documented floating canoe/kayak launch.
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Put-in
Queen Anne Canoe Launch, Patuxent River ParkQueen Anne is a public Patuxent River Park launch with park rules and possible permit requirements; verify current access before loading boats.
Take-out
Wootons Landing Wetland Park floating canoe/kayak launchAnne Arundel County documents Wootons Landing’s floating launch, but the approach and carry are material logistics and may not be suitable for every boat or paddler.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Queen Anne is a public Patuxent River Park launch with park rules and possible permit requirements; verify current access before loading boats.
- Anne Arundel County documents Wootons Landing’s floating launch, but the approach and carry are material logistics and may not be suitable for every boat or paddler.
- The proxy gauge is upstream and cannot replace local tide/wind and water-quality checks.
Watch for
- USGS 01594440 upstream proxy discharge/stage and trend
- tide and wind direction, shallow mud, marsh vegetation, strainers, cold water, thunderstorms, and water-quality advisories
- park hours, permits/reservations, parking/carry distance, current launch depth, private-bank boundaries, and daylight
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Score & sources
Data and sources
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Why this scoreToday's evidence strength is checking
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Patuxent River near Bowie, MD |
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| Ideal range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | Not calibrated yet |
| High threshold | Not calibrated yet |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Official data source |
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| Main source behind this score | National Park Service Patuxent River boating guidance |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Named moving-water corridorQueen Anne to Wootons Landing, approximately 5.2 miles
The official Patuxent Water Trail map and launch directory place both named public access sites on the same route.
- Authoritative endpoint accessPatuxent River Park Queen Anne launch and Wootons Landing floating launch
The water-trail map names Queen Anne; Anne Arundel County documents the Wootons floating pier launch and approach.
- Tidal flow guidanceFavorable tide/wind and actual launch depth are controlling; USGS 01594440 is upstream proxy context only
NPS provides the broad/shallow Patuxent recreation context, but no single upstream discharge cutoff is represented as a local safe minimum.
- Live gaugeUSGS 01594440, Patuxent River near Bowie, MD
This is a clearly labeled proxy or route-context station; local water, tributaries, releases, and weather can differ materially.
- Approved route imageryRights-cleared public-agency or public-domain corridor image
Rights-cleared Maryland public river image used as regional moving-water context; it does not certify Patuxent tide, wind, access, or water-quality conditions.
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Quick answers
Patuxent River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Patuxent River?
Paddle Today watches Patuxent River near Bowie, MD and uses Not calibrated yet as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does this Patuxent River route start and end?
This route starts at Queen Anne Canoe Launch, Patuxent River Park and ends at Wootons Landing Wetland Park floating canoe/kayak launch, about Approximately 5.2 river miles from Queen Anne to Wootons Landing on the water.
Is this Patuxent River route good for beginners?
This is listed as an easy route, but conditions still matter. Check today's score, water level, weather, and access notes before you go.
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