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)795-6150. For Question about your specific application or permit call: (410)396-6865.
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

ONLY THOSE PATRONS WHO HELD A 2014 PERMIT MAY APPLY FOR A 2015 PERMIT AT THAT TIME.

You will need a drivers license or other picture ID.
Proof of a last years Loch Raven Permit.
Your boat registration.
Cash or check (payable to Baltimore County, Maryland for the appropriate fees - $60 Launching, $125 Docking, $200 Docking and winter storage.
All names appearing on the Boat Title must sign the permit.

If you have any questions please call the center, Friday through Monday at 410-887-7692. Launching permit fees are $60.

Opening Day for 2015 will be Friday, April 3rd, 2015.

Permit availability for those that did not have last years permit has not yet been announced.