26280 Alfred J Lawson Dr, Crisfield, MD 21817, USA
Janes Island State Park operates a boat ramp on Alfred J Lawson Drive in Crisfield, Maryland, providing access to the marshy waterways surrounding this popular Eastern Shore park.
The ramp is open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. A Maryland state park entry fee may apply, though no separate launch permit is listed; boaters should confirm current fee details directly with the park at (410) 968-1565.
The site includes a free parking lot with wheelchair-accessible spaces, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and an accessible restroom on-site. GPS coordinates are 38.0108373°, -75.8478754°.
Janes Island is known for its extensive marsh and water trails, offering paddlers and small boaters miles of protected channels near the Big Annemessex River and Tangier Sound. The park sits close to downtown Crisfield, a working watermen's town, and connects boaters to some of the best kayaking and fishing grounds on the lower Eastern Shore.
Best suited for: Families, dog owners, and boaters or kayakers looking for calm marsh access with accessible facilities and easy, free parking.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveJane's Island State Park offers excellent water access for kayaking and canoeing with well-maintained facilities including clean bathrooms with hot showers and accessible amenities. The park features beautiful walking paths, a lookout tower, and scenic marsh views of the Chesapeake Bay, with a camp store offering firewood and kayak rentals. Visitors should be prepared for mosquitoes, ticks, and poison ivy, particularly during warmer months, and note that some campsites are located close to the parking lot and busy areas.
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