Abells Wharf Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650, USA
Abells Wharf is a public boat ramp located on Abells Wharf Road in Leonardtown, Maryland, providing access to the Breton Bay area of the Potomac River.
No posted hours are available for this ramp, so boaters should plan visits with the assumption that it operates during typical daylight hours. There's no indication of a permit or launch fee tied to its use.
The site includes a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking lot, along with a free parking area for vehicles and trailers. GPS coordinates are 38.2605691°, -76.6451713°.
Abells Wharf sits near Leonardtown, the county seat of St. Mary's County, and offers a quiet launch point onto Breton Bay, which connects to the broader Potomac River and eventually the Chesapeake Bay. Anglers can expect access to tidal waters known for rockfish, catfish, and blue crab.
Best suited for: Local anglers, casual boaters, and those seeking a low-key, accessible launch point away from busier Chesapeake Bay ramps.
What visitors say
Mixed reviewsAbells Wharf is a functional boat ramp with easy water access for launching boats and watercraft, though the ramp can become slippery when wading. The main issues are overcrowding—especially during peak times and with out-of-state visitors—limited parking for truck and trailer combinations, and conflicts between anglers fishing/crabbing on the pier and boaters trying to launch, with fishing lines and bait creating hazards. Maintenance concerns include broken glass in the parking lot and signage that some visitors ignore.
Based on 47 Google reviews
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