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Search public launch ramps, kayak soft launches, fishing piers, and trailer parking specs across Maryland, Delaware, DC, Virginia, and New Jersey. Each profile includes vessel draft suitability, fee info, nearby live bait shops, and 1-click Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation.
Anacostia Park Boat Ramp & Seawall
Public boat launch and seawall access near RFK Stadium. Exceptional tidal catfish and largemouth bass fishing in urban river channels.
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center
Dedicated soft launch for Otter Point Creek.
Assateague Island OSV Beach Zone
Miles of untouched Atlantic surf beaches. Over-sand vehicle (OSV) access for 4x4 trucks equipped with surf rod holders and tire deflators.
Assateague State Park Launch
Access to Sinepuxent Bay.
Bay Shore Road Boat Launch
Despite map label, reviews indicate this is essentially hand-carry/soft access.
Bayside Landing
Rock Hall area launch giving quick access to the Bay.
Bellevue Landing
Waterfront park/landing near the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry.
Bestpitch Ferry Boat Ramp
Access to the Transquaking River marshlands.
Bivalve Boat Ramp
Nanticoke River access.
Blackwater Adventures - Hyatt Location
Seasonal public-facing outfitter at Hyatt with sandy beach launch.
Blackwater Adventures Chesapeake Bay
Outfitter with on-water launch access for rentals and guided trips.
Bogles Wharf
Public launch and fishing access near Eastern Neck NWR.
Bohemia River State Park Launch
Soft launch for paddling the Bohemia River.
Broad Creek Public Landing
Small free public landing; limited facilities.
Broening Park Launch
Urban waterfront public launch and fishing/crabbing access.
Buckingham Wharf
Quiet road-end public landing; minimal infrastructure.
Byrd Park
Large riverfront town park with ramp and paved parking.
Cambridge Franklin St. Ramp
Downtown Cambridge access to Cambridge Creek.
Cambridge Great Marsh Park
Choptank River access in Cambridge.
Canton Waterfront Park
Eight-acre waterfront park with boat ramp and fishing pier.
Centreville Wharf
Corsica River access.
Charlestown Wharf Park & Pier
Town ramp at Water/Market Streets; exposed to wave action at times.
Cherry Beach
Soft launch and small ramp on Nanticoke River.
Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center Kayak Launch
Soft launch at the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center; guided tours available seasonally.
Chesapeake City Boat Ramp
Small public municipal/county launch near the C&D Canal.
Chew Street Park
Small public waterfront pocket park; limited space for trailer turning.
Choptank Wetlands Boat Launch
Quiet public access point; narrow ramp.
Claiborne Boat Landing
Access to Eastern Bay.
Cliff City Boat Ramp
Quiet public landing; shallow depth makes tide important.
Cox's Point Park
Waterfront park with boat ramps and fishing pier.
Crisfield City Dock
Direct access to Tangier Sound.
Crocheron Boat Ramp
Fishing Bay access.
Crumpton Boat Ramp
Upper Chester River access.
Daniel Crouse Memorial Park Boat Ramp
Public launch adjacent to the Choptank waterfront/visitor center area.
Deal Island Boat Ramp
County-managed public launch with trailer-friendly parking.
Deep Landing
Simple single-ramp public landing with very limited trailer parking.
Dundalk Marine Park
Access into the Patapsco River tributaries.
Eastern Neck NWR
Wildlife refuge soft launch.
Eastern Regional Park
Soft launch for paddling.
Easton Point
Tred Avon River access.
Elk Neck State Park Launch
State park ramp inside Rogues Harbor with quick runs to the Elk mouth and the Flats.
Elk River Park Boat Launch
County public launch and day-use park; fishing and paddling access.
Elliott Island Boat Ramp
Remote access to Fishing Bay and Tangier Sound.
Fletcher's Cove Boathouse
Historic rowboat rental boathouse below Chain Bridge. The premier Mid-Atlantic destination for spring hickory and American shad runs.
Flying Point Park
Easy access to the Bush River and upper Bay.
Franklin Street Boat Ramp
Large public launch with multiple ramps, courtesy docks and abundant parking.
Fredericktown Boat Ramp
Sassafras River access point with marina services nearby.
Glebe Creek Landing
Miles River tributary access.
Goodhand Creek Landing
Eastern Bay tributary access.
Great Marsh Park Boat Launch
City park/public launch location with fishing and family amenities.
Green Lane Boat Ramp
County-run public launch with direct Bay access.
Gum Point Landing
Straightforward county launch close to Ocean City.
Gunpowder Falls SP (Hammerman)
Access to the Gunpowder River.
Havre de Grace City Park Boat Ramp
Public ramp within the city waterfront/yacht-basin area.
Hoopers Island Boat Ramp
Middle Hooper Island access to Honga River.
Inverness Park Launch
Small waterfront community park with launch access.
Janes Island State Park
Premier paddling destination.
Jean S. Roberts Memorial Park - Boat Launch
Small waterfront city park with boat launch, kayak launch, fishing pier and parking.
Jean S. Roberts Memorial Park Ramp
Havre de Grace city ramp on the Susquehanna — the classic jump-off for the Flats.
Kent Narrows Boat Ramp
Heavily used launch with swift current and boat traffic.
Little Blackwater Soft Launch & Water Trail
Quiet soft launch focused on paddling/fishing.
Long Cove Public Landing
County-managed public landing with concrete ramp.
Mariner Point Park
Well-laid-out public launch in Mariner Point Park.
Marshy Point Kayak Launch
Small-craft access within Marshy Point Park & Nature Center.
Martinak Boat Ramp
Primary public boat launch within Martinak State Park.
Matapeake State Park
Popular Bay bridge area launch.
Mattaponi Soft Launch / Kayak Launch
Secluded hand-launch at end of Blades Road.
Merritt Point Park
County park with renovated boat ramp and separate soft launch.
Miami Beach Park
Access to the Chesapeake Bay near Bowleys Quarters.
Middle Branch Park
Popular soft launch for rowing and kayaking.
Milburn Landing
Quieter Pocomoke River State Park area with well-liked ramp and ample parking.
Neavitt Landing
Straightforward public landing used by watermen and recreational boaters.
North East Beach
Elk Neck State Park beach area with hand-launch just north of swimming area.
North East Community Park Ramp
Town ramp at the head of the Northeast River — protected launch, minutes from the flats.
North East Town Park
Soft launch and small ramp on the North East River.
North Lake Park
Local park with paddlecraft put-in for casual kayaking/canoeing.
Oak Creek Landing (St. Michaels)
County water access with pier and paddling-friendly launch.
Otter Point Creek Boat Ramp
Small ramp for shallower draft vessels.
Otter Point Roadside Boat Launch
No-frills roadside access suited to human-powered craft.
Oxford Public Boat Ramp
No-frills public launch at end of Tilghman Street.
Perryville Boat Ramp
Town-operated community ramp with scenic river access.
Perryville Community Park Pier & Launch
Public waterfront park overlooking Furnace Bay. Features a fishing pier, pavilions, and soft kayak launch.
Pocomoke City Boat Ramp (Byrd)
Pocomoke River access.
Porters Crossing Canoe/Kayak Access
Informal roadside soft launch popular for downriver shuttle paddles.
Public Landing Boat Ramp
Map-listed ramp associated with the larger Public Landing facility.
Public Landing Wharf
Scenic county waterfront access with ramps, pier, small beach and leased slips.
Quaker Neck Landing
Small public landing with concrete ramp, short pier and adjacent sandy area.
Queenstown Public Landing
Chester River access near Queenstown Creek.
Riverside Boat Ramp
Recently rebuilt public launch near downtown Salisbury.
Roaring Point
Nanticoke River access.
Rocky Point Beach and Park
Large public boat ramp with access to Chesapeake Bay and Back River.
Rocky Point Kayak Launch
Launch within Rocky Point Park & Beach; open-water conditions can get rough.
Romancoke Fishing Pier & Ramp
Access to Eastern Bay.
Route 50 Bridge Public Fishing Pier
Lighted public pier extending into the main channel beneath the Route 50 bridge. Excellent night fishing for stripers, bluefish, and fluke.
Rumbley Public Boat Ramp
Access to Goose Creek and Tangier Sound.
Secretary Boat Ramp
Dependable public launch with easy access, parking and basic restroom.
Shell Mill Landing
Quiet county launch convenient to Ocean Pines/Ocean City.
Shelltown Boat Ramp
Pocomoke River access near the state line.
Shipyard Landing
Clean quiet public launch popular with paddlers.
Shorter's Wharf
Blackwater River access.
Shuresville Landing
Public access at Fisherman's Park below Conowingo Dam; water levels/current can change quickly.
Skinners Neck Boat Ramp
County landing used by anglers, crabbers and boaters.
Slips Public Boat Ramp (Mattawoman)
Premier public access ramp for Mattawoman Creek and lower Potomac tidal bass grass beds. Direct soft launch for kayaks and bass boats.
South Point Boat Ramp
Access to Chincoteague Bay.
Southeast Creek Landing
Quiet creek access.
Southwest Area Park
Free, no-frills public launch in Southwest Area Park.
Spring Cove Landing
County public landing on Tavern Creek.
St. Peter Creek Ramp
Newer/easy-to-use public ramp popular for crabbing and quick launches.
Stemmers Run Boat Ramp (Earleville)
County launch known for easy use and substantial trailer parking.
Stoney Point Landing
Undeveloped county landing popular for paddling and birding.
Sturgis Park (Snow Hill)
Pocomoke River access.
Sue Island Park Ramp
Access to Sue Creek and Middle River.
Susquehanna State Park (Lapidum Ramp)
DNR-managed public boating facility at Susquehanna State Park.
Suwanee Boat Ramp
Transquaking River access.
Talbot Parks and Rec Ramp
Well-maintained Talbot County launch.
Tangier Island Cruises - Crisfield Dock
Seasonal ferry and charter embarkation point; included as a launch/boating place, not a trailer ramp.
Taylor's Creek Boat Ramp
Local launch for small boats.
Taylors Island Public Ramp
Access to Slaughter Creek and the Bay.
Thompson Creek Landing
Small county-managed launch on Kent Island.
Tilghman Creek Landing
Small Talbot County landing at end of Cockey Road.
Tilghman Island Public Ramp
Knapps Narrows / Bay access.
Tuckahoe State Park
Large state park with lake and creek access; launch fees may apply.
Turner Station Park
Quiet waterfront park with ramps, piers, picnic areas and restrooms.
Turners Creek Landing
Public landing with access toward Sassafras River.
Two Johns Landing
Undeveloped public river access in a residential area.
Tydings Park Boat Ramp
Downtown Havre de Grace launch with nearby amenities.
Vienna Boat Ramp
Town riverfront launch upgraded for broad vessel access.
Villa Road Landing
Small public landing at end of Villa Road.
Webster's Cove Boat Ramp
Public launch with parking, pier, restrooms and pump-out reported.
Wenona Boat Ramp
Deal Island / Tangier Sound access.
West Ocean City Commercial Boat Ramp
High-volume multi-lane public launch with fast access to inlet/offshore waters.
Wilmer Park
Downtown park with soft launch and kayak storage racks.
Wilson Point Park
Waterfront park with free public boat ramp and family amenities.
Windy Hill Landing
Choptank River access.
Winter Quarters Landing / Kayak Launch
City-managed public access with ramp and paddle launch.
Wye Island Kayak Launch
Purpose-built soft launch in Wye Island NRMA.
Wye Landing
Talbot County public landing with ramp and paddle access.
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