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Broad Creek Public Landing 17 Parks Along This facility is located on the of the Susquehanna in Broad Creek off Flintville Road. the Lower The landing consists of a 14-foot-wide hard surface boat ramp, a small dock and a day use area. On-site parking is limited to four vehicles; however, an off-site parking area for 33 vehicles with trailers 400 feet from the launch ramp is also available. Launching at this site is dependent on pond levels due to the shallow nature of the creek. Line Bridge Access State Park The park is located on the eastern shore of the Line Bridge is located on the west shore of the Susquehanna River south of Muddy Run. The 224-acre Susquehanna River approximately 4.2 miles north of park features the Landis House, a historical building . Access to this site is from Line Bridge from the 1950s as well as picnic areas, pavilions, a Road. The site is used as an informal gravel carry-in playground, athletic fields, walking and equestrian trails, launch area and as a lunch and fishing access site a group tent site and an overlook area with views of primarily by locals and adjacent cottage owners. Conowingo Pond, Muddy Run’s powerhouse. A small informal parking area is provided. Dorsey Park Glen Cove Marina Glen Cove Marina is located on the west shore of This boat launch is adjacent to and upstream of the the Susquehanna River approximately 1.7 miles north Peach Bottom Nuclear Plant on the west shore of the of Conowingo Dam. Access to the site is from Glen Conowingo Pond with access off of Lay Road. Features Cove Road. Boat slips for approximately 74 boats are of this site include two 32-foot wide hard surface boat available as well as a picnic area and sanitation facilities. ramps, two docks, charcoal grills public benches, an The site is open to the public for a $10 launch fee. informational ipanel and kiosk, a large lawn area, two Services at the site include fuel, repair services and a portable restrooms (one ADA) and a paved parking area small store. The Glen Cove Marina also serves as the for 25 rigs, 30 vehicles and 2 ADA parking spaces. upstream canoe portage take-out for Conowingo Dam. Susquehanna State Park The park is located on the west side of the Susquehanna River approximately 2.25 miles downstream from Conowingo Dam with access from Stafford Road, Lapidum Road, Rock Run Road and Wilkinson Road. Amenities within the 2,660-acre park include campsites /cabins, picnic areas, playgrounds, pavilions, boat CONOWINGO launches, trails (hiking, biking and equestrian), as well VISITOR CENTER as fishing and paddleboat opportunities. 4948 Conowingo Road Darlington, MD 21034 (410) 457–2426

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WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! SupportConowingoDam MONDAY–FRIDAY: 9AM–5PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 10AM–3PM @ConowingoDam 17 Parks FUNK’S POND TRAIL CONOWINGO VISITOR CENTER CONOWINGO FISHERMAN’S PARK BOAT LAUNCH WISSLER’S PARK 15 PEACH BOTTOM MARINA ACCESS MUDDY CREEK BOAT LAUNCH LAPIDUM BOAT LAUNCH BROAD CREEK PUBLIC LANDING LINE BRIDGE ACCESS DORSEY PARK GLEN COVE MARINA SUSQUEHANNA STATE PARK

Dicentra Cucullaria Conowingo Creek Deer Creek Access (Dutchman’s breeches) Boat Launch Deer Creek is on the western shore of the Susquehanna River Located on the eastern shore of the Conowingo Pond off of Stafford Road approximately 3.6 miles downstream approximately 1.8 miles north of Conowingo Dam, the from Conowingo Dam. The creek offers bank fishing, Conowingo Creek Boat Launch can be accessed over carry-in boat launching, and access to the Mason-Dixon Mount Zoar Road and Conowingo Lake Road. This site Trail. Roadside parking is available. Funk’s Pond offers an 80-foot wide hard surface boat ramp, boat Funk’s Pond is located just north of Conowingo Dam tie-up area, paved on-site parking for nine rigs, and Muddy Creek Boat Launch off of US Route 1, and features beautiful views of The Muddy Creek Boat Launch is located on the west shore additional parking for six rigs just off-site. Boaters Conowingo Pond and Cecil County wildlife. A half-mile of the Susquehanna River approximately 11.7 miles north of must pass under a railroad trestle to reach the pond, trail along the pond leads to a picnic area with bank Conowingo Dam. Access to the site is from US Route 372 so access may be limited depending on the water level. fishing and a sightseeing footpath. via River Road (south). The launch is a 20-foot-wide concrete Wissler’s Park ramp with boat docks on both sides and parking. The site Octoraro Creek Trail The park is located on the eastern shore of the also includes informational panels and an ADA portable Located on the eastern shore of the Susquehanna River Conowingo Pond, adjacent to and downstream from the restroom. The boating channel from the ramp to the main river and about one mile below Conowingo Dam, this area Muddy Run Pumped Storage Facility powerhouse. This is marked with buoys. The site is connected to Lock 15 to the offers access to Octoraro Creek for fishing kayaking and site offers bank fishing, a small picnic pavilion, benches, north by a short section of the Mason-Dixon Trail. bird watching, as well as an informational kiosk. The trail trails and informational panels. is located on Toute 222 just south of US Route 1 and Lapidum Boat Launch includes a gravel parking area. Lock 15 Lapidum Boat Launch is located on the western shore of Lock 15 is located on the west shore of the Conowingo the Susquehanna River, approximately 5 miles downstream Conowingo Visitor Center Pond approximately 11.8 miles north of the Conowingo from Conowingo Dam, with access from Stafford Road and Located next to the Conowingo Swimming Pool off of Dam with access off of US Route 372 via River Road Lapidum Road. The site provides two hard surface boat US Route 1, the visitor center is ADA accessible and (south). This site features picnic facilities, bank fishing, ramps ($10 launch fee for residents; $11 for provides displays and brochures about the surrounding historical and informational panels, a gravel parking lot, non-residents), a dock, restrooms, informational displays, area, as well as conference rooms and a picnic area. two restrooms (one ADA) and access to the a paved parking area for 19 vehicles, 34 rigs, and 7 ADA Mason-Dixon Trail. (1 ADA rig) spaces. Additional roadside parking is Conowingo Fisherman’s Park available on Stafford Road. This park is located on the west shore of the Susquehanna Peach Bottom Marina River, immediately downstream from Conowingo Dam, This marina is located on the east shore of the with access from Shures Landing Road. The large Conowingo Pond on Peters Creek approximately 7.5 park offers 1,900 feet of bank fishing, fishing from the miles north of the Conowingo Dam with access off of ADA wharf, carry-in boat launching, 11 picnic tables Peach Bottom Road. This facility offers a 25-foot-wide overlooking the river, bird watching, informational hard surface boat ramp, docking, portable restrooms, displays, portable restrooms, a covered pavilion with vendor-provided boat maintenance, fueling and docking six tables, a paved sidewalk and trail access. services. There is a $10 launch fee, and access to the pond is dependent on water levels and the size of the vessel, which must pass under a trestle. A paved parking area provides room for 33 rigs and 17 vehicles.