Boat Permit Information

Liberty Reservoir Boat Permit and Prettyboy Reservoir Boat Permit

Note: One permit covers both reservoirs.
Applications Available: February 1
Renewal Processing: Begins third week of February
New Processing: Begins fourth week of February
1800 permits are available
There will be no walk-in sales.

To obtain a boating permit (including for canoes and kayaks), download and print the Boating Permit for Liberty and Prettyboy Reservoirs OR send a self-addressed, stamped, business-sized envelope requesting a Boat Permit Application to:

City of Baltimore, Department of Public Works
Reservoir Natural Resources Office
5685 Oakland Rd.
Eldersburg, Md 21784

For general boating and boat permit information call: (410)795-6151.
The boating season extends from March 1 through December 31 (Weather Permitting) between sunrise and sunset.

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Loch Raven Reservoir Boat Permit

See the Loch Raven Fishing Center Site for a days and hours of operation and to obtain a launch permit.