Flintville Rd & Paddrick Rd, Darlington, MD 21034, USA
Broad Creek Public Landing is a public boat ramp located at the intersection of Flintville Road and Paddrick Road in Darlington, Maryland, providing access to Broad Creek in Harford County.
Hours of operation are not officially listed for this facility. Users are advised to contact Harford County for current access schedules, permit requirements, or any applicable launch fees before visiting.
The landing features a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it one of the more inclusive access points in the area. The ramp is located at GPS coordinates 39.6949° N, -76.2409° W. Parking is available on site to accommodate trailers and tow vehicles.
Broad Creek flows into the lower Susquehanna River watershed, offering boaters access to scenic tidal waters with opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and wildlife observation. The surrounding Harford County countryside is relatively undeveloped, providing a quiet on-water experience near the historic town of Darlington.
Best suited for: Anglers, kayakers, canoeists, and small motorboat users seeking a low-traffic, accessible launch point on Broad Creek in northern Maryland.
What visitors say
Mostly negativeBroad Creek Public Landing features a well-maintained concrete ramp with good traction and adequate parking, but consistently suffers from shallow water and poor drainage that makes it unsuitable for most motorboats. The ramp is steep and narrow with limited maneuvering space for trailers, and the floating pier and nearby areas frequently sit in mud. The launch works best for kayaks and canoes, though even these require dragging through mud to reach deeper water, and the creek needs dredging to restore proper boat access.
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