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Boat Launches in Maryland

Public boat launches across Maryland, on a map, with the water each one sits on.

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Launching a boat in Maryland

Angling Hubs maps 193 boat launches in Maryland across 110 named waters. 160 are public access, and 32 are semi-private, so access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders. Every launch on this page carries its coordinates, so you can route to the ramp rather than to the lake.

Busiest waters in Maryland

  • Choptank River (11)
  • Pocomoke River (9)
  • Chesapeake Bay (8)
  • Susquehanna River (7)
  • Chester River (5)
  • Potomac River (5)
  • Bush River (4)
  • Nanticoke River (4)
  • North East River (4)
  • Bear Creek (3)
  • Chincoteague Bay (3)
  • Fishing Bay (3)

Common questions about Maryland boat launches

How many public boat launches are there in Maryland?
Angling Hubs maps 193 boat launches in Maryland across 110 named waters. 160 are public access and 32 are semi-private, meaning access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders.
Which waters in Maryland have the most boat launches?
By mapped launch count: Choptank River (11), Pocomoke River (9), Chesapeake Bay (8), Susquehanna River (7) and Chester River (5). Counts are the number of separate ramps on each water, not the number of lanes.
Is there a fee to use boat launches in Maryland?
Launch fees are set by whoever manages the ramp, and Angling Hubs does not hold fee data for Maryland yet, so check the managing agency or marina before you tow. Ramps marked semi-private may also require a permit or membership.

Launch data from the USGS National Boat Ramps dataset, released into the public domain (CC0). Confirm ramp conditions, fees, and seasonal access locally before you launch.