Shipping Creek Rd, Stevensville, MD 21666, USA
Shipping Creek Landing is a public boat ramp located on Shipping Creek Rd in Stevensville, Maryland, on the Kent Island side of the Chesapeake Bay.
The ramp is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with no seasonal restrictions noted. Parking is paid, and no permit information is listed beyond the parking fee, so boaters should be prepared to pay on arrival.
The site offers a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it usable for visitors with mobility needs. Parking is available in a paid lot adjacent to the launch. GPS coordinates for the ramp are 38.9134303°, -76.3466204°.
Shipping Creek feeds directly into the Chester River and the broader Chesapeake Bay, giving boaters quick access to open water fishing, crabbing, and cruising routes around Kent Island. The area is close to Stevensville's waterfront communities and other Eastern Shore access points, making it a convenient launch point for exploring the mid-Bay region.
Best suited for: Local boaters, anglers, and crabbers looking for a reliable, accessible, round-the-clock launch point near Kent Island with easy access to the Chester River and Chesapeake Bay.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveShipping Creek Landing features two launch ramps and ample parking in a well-maintained facility with no launch fee. The ramp is conveniently located near No Name Creek on Kent Island and is regularly monitored for valid use stickers. The landing can be difficult to spot when returning, so GPS marking is recommended for first-time visitors.
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