Welcome to Maryland's Online Boating Access Guide

This site provides visitors with a resource to locate public boating access facilities including boat ramps and soft landings in the State of Maryland and to obtain basic information regarding those facilities.

Click on any county or Baltimore City in the State to view the locations of access sites from the county view. Then click on the red stars for detailed information on each site such as fees, permits, hours of operation, parking, and more.

Howard County Harford County Cecil County Kent County Queen Anne's County Talbot County Caroline County Dorchester County Wicomico County Worcester County Somerset County Calvert County St. Mary's County Charles County Prince George's Anne Arundel County Baltimore City Baltimore County Carroll County Montgomery County Frederick County Washington County Allegany County Garrett County


Please note that the majority of these public access points were made possible through the State Waterway Improvement Fund which supports the development, use, and enjoyment of all waters of the State of Maryland for the benefit of the general boating public.

The information on this site is always changing and we welcome your input. Submit your comments by e-mail to lgutierrez@dnr.state.md.us or contact the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Facilities and Public Access Planning Division.

Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Boating Services Unit / Facilities and Public Access Planning Division
580 Taylor Avenue, E-4
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-260-8778

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