Gordon St, East New Market, MD 21631, USA
Secretary Boat Ramp is a public boat launch located on Gordon Street in East New Market, Maryland, serving boaters in the mid-Chesapeake Bay region of Dorchester County.
Hours of operation are not currently listed for this facility. Visitors are advised to contact local authorities or Dorchester County for current access schedules, fee requirements, or permit information before arriving.
The ramp features a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it one of the more inclusive launch sites in the area. The facility is located at GPS coordinates 38.607982°, -75.951233°. Parking is available on site to accommodate trailers and tow vehicles.
The ramp provides access to the Transquaking River and the surrounding tidal waterways of Dorchester County, which connect to the broader Chesapeake Bay system. The area is known for fishing, waterfowl hunting, and recreational boating through scenic marshlands characteristic of Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Best suited for: Anglers, recreational boaters, kayakers, and hunters looking to access tidal rivers and marshes in Dorchester County, including those requiring ADA-compliant facilities.
What visitors say
Mixed reviewsSecretary Boat Ramp features easy access, a large parking lot, and a portapot restroom facility. The ramp is well-suited for launching, though boaters should be aware of height clearance restrictions at a nearby bridge. Visitors note ongoing issues with seagull problems that have affected slip usage, and some maintenance concerns with pilings have gone unaddressed.
Based on 24 Google reviews
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