Kennard Ave, Edgewood, MD 21040, USA
Willoughby Beach is a public boat ramp located on Kennard Ave in Edgewood, Maryland, providing access to the Chesapeake Bay watershed via the Bush River area.
No hours are posted for this location, so boaters should plan visits during daylight hours and check for any seasonal restrictions locally. There is no listed fee or permit requirement, though conditions can change, so confirming with Harford County beforehand is a good idea.
The site offers a wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it easier for a range of visitors to reach the water. GPS coordinates are 39.4353675°, -76.2497329°. Facility amenities beyond parking are not extensively documented, so those needing restrooms or fueling stations may want to prepare in advance.
The ramp sits near the mouth of the Bush River, offering a route into the wider Chesapeake Bay. Boaters can expect a mix of quiet tributary paddling or motoring along with open-water access for fishing or cruising toward Aberdeen Proving Ground's shoreline and beyond.
Best suited for: Local boaters and anglers looking for a straightforward, no-frills launch point into the Bush River and Chesapeake Bay, especially those who value accessible parking.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveWilloughby Beach is a compact boat ramp popular with anglers, offering good access to the Bush River for fishing snakehead, white perch, and catfish. The ramp itself is smaller and quieter than facilities at the other end of the road, which has more amenities like grilling areas, covered tables, and a volleyball court. Water conditions are reportedly excellent for fishing, with visitors regularly landing multiple fish in a single outing.
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