100 Kearney Dr, Joppatowne, MD 21085, USA
Mariner Point Park Boat Launch is a public ramp located at 100 Kearney Dr in Joppatowne, Maryland, providing access to the Gunpowder River near its confluence with the Chesapeake Bay.
No posted hours are available for this launch, so boaters should plan visits during typical daylight park hours and check with Harford County Parks and Recreation at (410) 612-1608 for current permit or fee requirements before arriving.
The site includes a wheelchair accessible entrance, an accessible parking lot, and an accessible restroom, making it one of the more inclusive launch points in the area. The ramp sits at approximately 39.4022° N, -76.3513° W, within Mariner Point Park, which also offers surrounding green space and shoreline access.
Boaters launching here can reach the Gunpowder River, Dundee Creek, and open Chesapeake Bay waters, popular for fishing, crabbing, and recreational boating. The park itself is a known local landmark in Joppatowne, drawing consistent praise, with a 4.7-star rating from 71 reviews.
Best suited for: Local boaters, anglers, and families seeking an accessible, well-regarded launch point with easy access to both river and bay waters.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveMariner Point Park has two boat launch ramps in each direction with wider lanes than typical facilities, plus two well-organized parking lots with ample space for trucks and trailers. The facility is clean and well-maintained with good traffic flow, making it easy for both experienced and first-time boaters to launch and retrieve their boats. The park also offers amenities including walking trails, a playground, benches, and clean bathrooms, though some visitors note congestion issues when kayak users park inappropriately in the trailer loading areas.
Based on 71 Google reviews
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