Claiborne Landing Rd, Claiborne, MD 21624, USA
Claiborne Landing is a public boat ramp located on Claiborne Landing Road in Claiborne, Maryland, on Maryland's Eastern Shore near the mouth of the Miles River.
No hours are posted for this ramp, so boaters should plan visits with daylight access in mind. There's no listed permit or fee information, which is worth confirming locally before launching.
The site offers a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it a reasonably easy launch point for boaters with mobility needs. GPS coordinates are 38.8373677°, -76.2803292°.
Claiborne sits close to Eastern Bay and the Chesapeake Bay itself, giving boaters quick access to open water, fishing grounds, and the broader Miles River system. The small waterfront community and nearby Tilghman Island area add to the appeal for those exploring the Eastern Shore by water.
Best suited for: Local boaters and anglers seeking a straightforward, accessible launch point into Eastern Bay and the Chesapeake Bay without navigating a busier commercial marina.
What visitors say
Mixed reviewsClaiborne Landing offers a well-maintained boat ramp with good dock and fishing facilities, attractive views ideal for sunset watching and bird watching. However, the water around the ramp is extremely shallow (2.5-3 feet) away from the immediate launch area, requiring boaters with larger motors to trim up or use trolling motors to navigate safely. The area is considered safe and clean, though visitors should be aware of jellyfish occasionally present on the beach.
Based on 58 Google reviews
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