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Prince George's County, MD Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

Heavy Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Code Section
Sec. 26-135
Watercraft on Roads
Prohibited at all times
First-Offense Fine
$250 (after warning)
Enforcement
Revenue Authority / Police

Summary

Prince George's County prohibits parking any watercraft on public County streets, roads, highways, or rights-of-way at any time. Boats and RV trailers left on public roadways are subject to warning, fines, and impoundment under County Code Subtitle 26.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Prince George's County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

No person shall park any watercraft on any public County streets, roads, highways, or rights-of-way at any time.

Source: Prince George's County Code, Subtitle 26, Division 8 (Parking Regulations)View official code

Full Breakdown

Under Prince George's County Code Subtitle 26 (Vehicles and Traffic), Section 26-135 bars parking any watercraft on any public County street, road, highway, or right-of-way at any time. A first violation draws a warning notice giving the owner 72 hours to remove the watercraft, then a $250 fine, with $500 for each later citation; unmoved watercraft may be towed by the Revenue Authority or County Police after a second violation. Trailers and RVs on the roadway also fall under Section 26-122 (72-hour limit) and Section 26-127.04(b)(18), which prohibits parking on an unpaved area of a residential lot. Municipalities such as Bowie, Hyattsville, and College Park may add stricter rules within their limits.

Violations & Fines

Watercraft: warning, then $250 first fine and $500 per later citation, plus possible tow and impoundment after a second violation. Trailers left over 72 hours on a public road are subject to a $50 fine and removal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park my boat on the street in Prince George's County?
No. Section 26-135 prohibits parking any watercraft on County streets, roads, highways, or rights-of-way at any time. You get a warning and 72 hours, then a $250 fine and possible tow.
Can I keep an RV or camper trailer parked on my street?
Not for more than 72 hours (Section 26-122), and never on an unpaved area of a residential lot (Section 26-127.04). Municipalities may impose stricter limits within their boundaries.

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