Rocky Point Rd, Essex, MD 21221, USA
Rocky Point - Inner Boat Ramp is a public launch site on Rocky Point Rd in Essex, Maryland, operated by Baltimore County Recreation and Parks.
No specific operating hours are posted for this ramp, so boaters should call the county parks office at (410) 887-2818 to confirm access times. Paid parking applies, and fees should be verified in advance since none are listed publicly.
The ramp offers a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it usable for boaters with mobility needs. Parking is available in a paid lot on site. The ramp sits at approximately 39.2525505° N, -76.407026° W, providing direct access to the Chesapeake Bay's tidal waters near Essex.
This inner ramp is part of the larger Rocky Point Park complex, known for waterfront recreation along Back River and nearby Chesapeake Bay tributaries. Boaters can reach fishing spots, open bay waters, and scenic shoreline areas popular with local anglers and recreational boaters from Essex and surrounding Baltimore County communities.
Best suited for: Local boaters and anglers seeking convenient bay access from eastern Baltimore County, including those needing accessible parking and entrance features.
What visitors say
Mostly negativeRocky Point Inner Boat Ramp is a two-lane ramp with maintenance issues including a steep slope, missing boards, and rotten pylons, along with a small pier that accommodates only one boat per side. Parking is available but limited in asphalt spaces with insufficient handicapped spots, though overflow grass parking is permitted. The ramp has become significantly more expensive, with per-person admission fees ($6-$9.15) that can total $30-$48 for families, pricing it higher than comparable ramps in the area; users also report frequent congestion and reckless behavior from other boaters.
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