Goose Bay Marina
Provides access to Goose Creek. Located in Charles County. Public access.
Chester
🌊 Chester River
📍 Kent Narrows, MD
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Boat Ramps in Maryland
Discover 203 public boat launches, ramps, and marina access points throughout Maryland. Find the perfect launch site for your next boating adventure.
203
Total Boat Ramps
St. Mary's County
20 ramps - Most in County
32
Counties Covered
Maryland Boating - The Chesapeake and Beyond
Maryland's boating is dominated by the Chesapeake Bay, and rightfully so. The Bay is one of the premier estuaries in the world and the recreational boating infrastructure built up around it is extensive. From the Susquehanna Flats at the northern end down to the Virginia line, the Eastern Shore, and the western shore tributaries, there is more publicly accessible water in Maryland than most people realize.
The Bay itself ranges from fairly narrow and protected near the northern end to open and exposed in the broader southern sections. Wind and weather can make for rough conditions quickly in the open Bay, especially when the prevailing southwest wind works against an ebbing tide. Crossing the main shipping channel with large vessel traffic requires awareness and proper communication.
The tidal rivers that feed the Bay on both shores - the Patuxent, Potomac, Choptank, Chester, and others - offer excellent protected boating and are where a lot of the Bay's legendary striped bass fishing happens. Rockfish, as locals call them, are deeply woven into Maryland's boating culture.
Annapolis is the center of the sailing world on the mid-Atlantic coast and the harbor there reflects it. Launch ramps near the city are functional but can be congested. Further up the Bay toward Baltimore, the ramps at Sandy Point State Park are busy but well-maintained and offer easy Bay access.
Maryland's registration and boater education requirements are consistent with neighboring states, and DNR law enforcement is active on the Bay, particularly regarding speed zones, wake rules near marinas, and crabbing regulations.
Complete Guide to Boating in Maryland
Discover the best boat ramps, popular water bodies, boating regulations, and essential information for Maryland.
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Bivalve Harbor
🌊 Nanticoke River
📍 Bivalve, MD
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🌊 Pocomoke River
📍 Snow Hill, MD
View Details →Oxford Town Dock
🌊 Town Creek
📍 Oxford, MD
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🌊 Pocomoke River
📍 Shelltown, MD
View Details →Ewell County Wharf
🌊 Big Thorofare
📍 Ewell, MD
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St. Mary's County
20 rampsDorchester County
18 rampsWorcester County
17 rampsSomerset County
15 rampsAnne Arundel County
12 rampsTalbot County
12 rampsCecil County
12 rampsBaltimore County
11 rampsQueen Anne's County
10 rampsCalvert County
9 rampsHarford County
9 rampsWicomico County
9 rampsCharles County
7 rampsCaroline County
7 rampsKent County
6 rampsGarrett County
3 rampsFrederick County
3 rampsAllegany
3 rampsPrince George's County
2 rampsCarroll County
2 rampsMontgomery County
2 rampsSaint Mary's
2 rampsMontgomery
2 rampsWashington
2 rampsWashington County
1 rampAllegany County
1 rampHoward County
1 rampBaltimore city
1 rampBaltimore
1 rampGarrett
1 rampFrederick
1 rampAnne Arundel
1 rampAbout Boating in Maryland
Maryland offers excellent boating opportunities with 203 boat ramps across the state. Whether you're looking to launch on lakes, rivers, or coastal waters, our directory helps you find the perfect access point for your watercraft.
Finding the Right Boat Ramp
When selecting a boat ramp in Maryland, consider these factors:
- Number of launch lanes to avoid congestion during peak times
- Parking availability for vehicles and boat trailers
- Launch fees - many public ramps are free to use
- Ramp surface condition (concrete, asphalt, or gravel)
- Hours of operation and seasonal accessibility
- Nearby amenities like restrooms, fish cleaning stations, and bait shops
Explore All Ramps Below
Browse our complete directory of boat ramps in Maryland below. Use the filters to narrow your search by county or specific features you need.
K. B. Derr & Son
Provides access to Mill Creek. Located in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD. Semi-Private access.
Breezy Point Marina
Provides access to Chesapeake Bay. Located in Plum Point, MD. Semi-Private access.
Island Creek Marina
Provides access to Patuxent River. Located in Broomes Island, MD. Semi-Private access.
Leatherbury Point Marina
Provides access to Parish Creek. Located in Shady Side, MD. Semi-Private access.
Leatherbury Point Marina
Provides access to Parish Creek. Located in Shady Side, MD. Semi-Private access.
87th St. Caribbean Drive
Provides access to Assawoman Bay. Located in Ocean City, MD. Public access.
Assateague State Park
Provides access to Sinepuxent Bay. Located in Worcester County. Public access.
South Point Landing
Provides access to Sinepuxent Bay. Located in Golf Club Shores, MD. Public access.
Shell Mill Landing
Provides access to Bishopville Prong, St. Martin River. Located in Bishopville, MD. Public access.
Ocean Pines Yacht Club & Marina
Provides access to Isle of Wight Bay. Located in Ocean Pines, MD. Semi-Private access.
George Island Landing
Provides access to Chincoteague Bay. Located in George Island Landing, MD. Public access.