Cecil County, Maryland ~ Boat Ramps & Hand Launches

 

 

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Chesapeake City Boat Launching Ramp
Closest intersection is;
   2nd Street & Bethel Road
   Chesapeake City, MD 21915
From the above intersection go north / west on Bethel Road 350'. Ramp is on the left.

GPS 39° 31'35.28" N    75° 48'23.79" W
( waters edge at ramp )

 

The Chesapeake City boat launching ramp in a small alcove off of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal in the town of Chesapeake City, Maryland offers; single lane, courtesy dock, parking for 10. No restrooms at this location.

 

Elk Neck State Park Boat Launching Ramp
4395 Turkey Point Road
North East, MD 21901

​410-287-5333​

GPS 39° 27'54.44" N    75° 59'09.87" W
( waters edge at ramp )

 

The Elk Neck State Park boat launching ramp along the Elk River in the town of North East, Maryland offers; 4 launching lanes, courtesy docks, parking for 100+ & restrooms.

 

Elk River Park Boat Launching Ramp
59 River Bend Parkway
Elkton, MD 21921

GPS 39° 34'54.08" N    75° 51'07.40" W
( waters edge at ramp )

 

The Elk River Park boat launching ramp along the Elk River in the town of Elkton, Maryland offers; 2 launching lanes, courtesy docks, paved parking for 50+, picnic pavilion, playground & restrooms.

All boat trailers must display a permit for the current year. Permits are valid for the Elk River Park, Fredericktown, and Stemmer's Run launch sites and can be purchased at the following locations:

Cecil County Administration Building, 200 Chesapeake Boulevard, Elkton, MD 21921
Cecil Community Center, 17 Wilson Road. Rising Sun, MD 21911
Cooper's Market Deli, 199 Old Chestnut Road. Elkton, MD 21921
Crystal Beach Market, 1748 Crystal Beach Road. Earleville, MD 21919
Sassafras Harbor Marina, 2 George Street, Georgetown, MD 21930

 

Charlestown Boat Launching Ramp
4 Water Street
North East, MD 21901

GPS 39° 34'17.90" N    75° 58'20.15" W
( waters edge at ramp )

GPS 39° 34'30.12" N    75° 58'12.02" W
( parking area for trailers)

 

The Charlestown boat launching ramp along the Elk River in the town of North East, Maryland offers; single launching lane, courtesy dock, parking for about 30 & restrooms ( seasonal ).

Open year round to the public for a $10.00 daily fee. Yearly passes are available for $25.00 for boats that are registered in Maryland and $75.00 for boats with out of state registration. Free Public parking of boat trailers is allowed in Parking Lot B located in Avalon Park at the end of Water Street only. Parking of trailers is not allowed along the street or in the Veteran’s parking Lot A.

 

Fredericktown Boat Launching Ramp
Closest intersection is;
   George Street & Sassafras Street
   Georgetown, MD 21930
From the above intersection the ramp is 300' south on Sassafras Street

GPS 39° 21'47.14" N    75° 53'11.82" W
( waters edge at ramp )

 

The Fredericktown public boat launching ramp along the Sassafras River in Fredericktown offers; single lane ramp, courtesy dock, parking is along the roadside and is limited. Please be aware that it may be difficult for turning around at this ramp area, you may have to back 300' down to the ramp.

All boat trailers must display a permit for the current year. Link to the boat ramp permit application.

 

Marina Park Hand Launch
Closest intersection is;
   South Bridge Street & Howard Street
   Elkton, MD 21921
From the above intersection go 400' south on S. Bridge Street, entrance to park will be on the right.

GPS 39° 36'08.75" N    75° 50'01.06" W
( launch area )

 

Marina Park Hand Launch along the upper stretches of the Elk River in Elkton, Maryland offers; sand launching area.

 

North East Community Park Hand Launch
Closest intersection is;
   West Walnut Street & West 2nd Street
   North East, MD 21901
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GPS 39° 35'35.27" N    75° 56'56.26" W
( launch area )

 

The North East Community Park Hand Launch in North East, Maryland offers; sand launching area, restrooms ( April - November ), 4 pavilions for rent and a playground.

 

Perryville Boat Launching Ramp
501 Roundhouse Drive
Perryville, MD 21903

GPS 39° 34'00.95" N    76° 04'44.36" W
( waters edge at ramp )

 

The Perryville public boat launching ramp near the mouth of the Susquehanna River in Perryville, Maryland offers; 2 launching lanes, courtesy docks, restrooms & paved parking lot for 18, at the ramp area, overflow parking across the street.

Honor box system in place, they do check! Yearly passes can also be purchased, very limited in number issued.

 

Port Deposit Boat Launching Ramp ~ North Marina Park
209 South Main Street
Port Deposit, MD 21904
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Closest intersection is;
   Bainbridge Road & South Main Street ( MD-422 )
   Port Deposit, MD 21904
Entrance is basically VERY close to this intersection.

GPS 39° 35'57.89" N    76° 06'38.07" W
( waters edge at ramp )

 

The Port Deposit public boat launching ramp is along the Susquehanna River in Port Deposit, Maryland and offers; Double wide concrete ramp, courtesy docks, portable restrooms & paved parking lot for about 50. A playground is close by also

I believe this facility utilizes an honor box system.

 

Stemmers Run Boat Launching Ramp
Closest intersection is;
   Pond Neck Road & Maryland Drive
   Earleville, MD 21919
From the above intersection go 600' further on Pond Neck Road, make right onto Stemmers Run, ramp is a ½ down.

GPS 39° 26'00.43" N    75° 59'11.89" W
( waters edge at ramp )

 

The Stemmers Run public boat launching ramp managed by Cecil County is along the Elk River in Earleville and offers; 2 concrete launching lanes, courtesy docks, paved parking lot for about 55. Seasonal portable toilets on site. A fishing pier is on site also.

All boat trailers must display a permit for the current year. Link to the boat ramp permit application.

 

 

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