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Boat Launch

at Watkins Mill State Park

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gravel boat launch

 

Gain access to Williams Creek Lake via the park's boat-launching area. There is a courtesy boat dock and a paved boat ramp, as well as a sand ramp that is popular for launching kayaks. 

Outboard motors of any size may be used, but they must be operated at a slow no-wake speed. A nearby hard-surface parking area is available for vehicles and trailers.

Fishing from the boat dock is prohibited. There is an accessible fishing dock farther down the lake. 

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Coordinates

39.398357, -94.262332

Park Hours

For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and maintenance, as well as temporary trail closures, click here to visit our Park and Site Status Map.

Day-Use Areas

  • Lake Trail
    7 a.m. to sunset
  • Williams Creek Picnic Area
    Open year-round
  • Hill Top Picnic Area
    Open daily April 15-Oct. 31
  • Fox Hunt Picnic Area
    Open daily April 15-Oct. 31
  • South Gate:
    April 15-Oct. 31: 6:30 a.m. to sunset, daily
    Nov. 1-April 14: 7 a.m. to sunset, daily
  • North Gate
    7 a.m. to sunset, daily, year-round

Park Office hours

April 15-Oct. 31 (On-Season)

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday

9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday

10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday

Nov. 1-April 14 (Off-Season

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday

10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday

Visitor Center/Museum hours

April 15-Oct. 31

9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday

10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday

Nov. 1-April 14

9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday

10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday

Swimming Beach hours

Season: May 23 to Sept. 1
10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.