This 40-mile water route runs from Kings Creek to Thomas Point on the Patuxent River near Prince Frederick, Maryland. Paddlers pass Point Patience, the Patuxent Palisades, and Chalk Point as the channel winds through wetlands and marshes.
Kings Creek to Thomas Point is an extensive 64.32-kilometer paddling route through Maryland's spectacular Patuxent River system and Chesapeake Bay waters near Prince Frederick. This waterway offers paddlers a diverse experience from sheltered creek environments to open bay paddling, with opportunities to observe abundant waterfowl, historic lighthouses, and pristine tidal marshes. Launch from Kings Creek in Calvert County and experience changing tidal conditions, scenic shorelines, and excellent fishing opportunities as you paddle toward the historic Thomas Point Lighthouse.