Hatton Creek Rd, Issue, MD 20645, USA
Hatton Creek Landing is a public boat ramp located on Hatton Creek Rd in Issue, Maryland, providing access to Hatton Creek and the broader Wicomico River system in Charles County.
No posted hours are available for this ramp, so boaters should plan visits with the assumption of daylight access and check locally for any seasonal restrictions. There's no listed fee or permit information tied to this location.
The parking lot is wheelchair accessible, making it easier for a range of visitors to reach the water. Beyond that, the site doesn't advertise additional amenities like fish cleaning stations or restrooms. GPS coordinates are 38.3059809°, -76.8555048°.
Hatton Creek feeds into the Wicomico River, part of the larger Potomac River watershed, offering boaters a quieter, less congested alternative to bigger Chesapeake Bay launch points. The surrounding area is rural and wooded, typical of Charles County's waterfront communities, with fishing opportunities for species common to tidal creeks such as bass and catfish.
Best suited for: Local anglers and small boat owners looking for a low-traffic, no-frills launch point away from busier bay ramps.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveHatton Creek Landing features a single boat ramp with a pier alongside it, generally calm waters, ample parking, and clean facilities. The ramp tends to be quiet and uncrowded, making it a pleasant spot for boaters. One issue noted is that anglers sometimes congregate on the pier and block access to the ramp.
Based on 5 Google reviews
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