Windy Hill Rd, Trappe, MD 21673, USA
Windy Hill Landing is a public boat ramp located on Windy Hill Road in Trappe, Maryland, serving boaters on the Choptank River system on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
No posted hours are available for this ramp, and there's no listed information on permits or launch fees, so boaters should plan to check locally or confirm with Talbot County before relying on a fixed schedule.
The site includes a wheelchair-accessible parking lot, making it usable for visitors with mobility needs. Additional facilities such as restrooms or docks are not documented. GPS coordinates for the ramp are 38.6838° N, -75.9745° W.
The ramp sits near the town of Trappe and provides access to tidal creeks and coves feeding into the Choptank River, one of the Chesapeake Bay's larger tributaries. Boaters can reach open water for fishing, crabbing, and cruising toward Cambridge and the broader Choptank/Chesapeake system.
Best suited for: Local anglers, crabbers, and small-boat owners looking for a quiet, no-frills launch point away from busier commercial marinas.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveWindy Hill Landing is a peaceful, uncrowded public boat ramp and dock that offers fishing opportunities for catfish, stripers, and perch, along with crabbing and swimming. The facility features a boat ramp, dock with rod holders, and scenic views for sunrise and sunset. Some areas of the dock can be wet and slippery, and pet waste cleanup could be improved.
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