509 Otsego St, Havre De Grace, MD 21078, USA
Jean S. Roberts Memorial Park - Boat Launch is a public ramp located at 509 Otsego St in Havre de Grace, Maryland, at the northern end of the Chesapeake Bay near the mouth of the Susquehanna River.
The ramp is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No permit or fee information is posted for this location, so boaters should check with the local parks department if that matters for their plans.
The site has a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it easier for visitors with mobility needs to reach the water. GPS coordinates are 39.5538969°, -76.0911205°. Facilities beyond parking and access points aren't detailed, so arriving prepared is a good idea.
Havre de Grace is known for its lighthouse, waterfront promenade, and decoy museum, all a short drive from the ramp. Boaters launching here have direct access to the upper Chesapeake Bay and the Susquehanna Flats, an area popular for fishing, especially striped bass, and open-water cruising toward the wider bay.
Best suited for: Local boaters and anglers looking for flexible, round-the-clock access to the upper bay, as well as visitors combining a launch with a stop in historic Havre de Grace.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveJean S. Roberts Memorial Park offers a well-maintained boat launch with adequate parking and recently completed renovations. The facility accommodates boats and kayaks for a $10 launch fee and is conveniently located near waterfront dining. Visitors note that improved lighting near the ramp would enhance nighttime use.
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