32 River Bend Pkwy, Elkton, MD 21921, USA
Elk River Park is a public boat ramp located at 32 River Bend Pkwy in Elkton, Maryland, providing access to the Elk River in the upper Chesapeake Bay region.
The ramp is open Monday through Wednesday and Friday through Sunday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and on Thursdays from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM. No fee information is currently listed, and parking is available at no charge in the on-site lot.
Elk River Park offers a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking, making it one of the more inclusive launch sites in Cecil County. GPS coordinates are 39.580894° N, -75.852014° W. The free parking lot accommodates trailers and is suitable for families with children.
The ramp launches onto the Elk River, which flows south into the upper Chesapeake Bay near the C&D Canal. Boaters have access to open water fishing, crabbing, and cruising routes toward the bay or northeast toward the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal corridor.
Best suited for: Families, recreational anglers, crabbers, and boaters seeking a free, accessible launch point into the Elk River and upper Chesapeake Bay.
What visitors say
Mixed reviewsElk River Park offers good parking for trailers and cars, an easy-to-use boat ramp suitable for kayaks and small boats, and fishing opportunities, though the water is shallow with mud and requires caution at low tide for motorboats. Amenities include a handicapped accessible porta potty, picnic areas, and shoreline fishing access with scenic views. The park has experienced some maintenance decline and vandalism issues that have impacted its condition and available facilities.
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