12th St #12, Dundalk, MD 21222, USA
Merritt Point Park Boat Ramp is a public launch site located on 12th St in Dundalk, Maryland, serving boaters on the Baltimore Harbor side of the Chesapeake Bay.
The ramp is open daily from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. No phone number or website is listed for this location, and specific permit or fee details aren't published, so boaters should be prepared to check with Baltimore County Parks and Recreation directly for current pricing.
The park offers a wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it easier for visitors with mobility needs to reach the launch area. The ramp sits at approximately 39.2527561° N, -76.5067549° W, along the shoreline of Bear Creek near its junction with the Patapsco River.
Merritt Point Park itself includes shoreline space and open water access to Bear Creek, which connects boaters to the broader Patapsco River and Baltimore Harbor. From there, anglers and recreational boaters can reach the Chesapeake Bay itself, with nearby industrial waterfront and residential shoreline views along the way.
Best suited for: Local Dundalk-area boaters and anglers looking for quick, no-frills access to Bear Creek and the Patapsco River, including those needing accessible parking.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveMerritt Point Park Boat Ramp is a convenient launching point for kayaks and other watercraft, with visitors praising it as a great spot to put in to the water. The location also offers a pier suitable for fishing. The facility appears to be well-regarded by regular users for water access and recreational opportunities.
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