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Access Site MD

Dames Quarter

Dames Quarter Creek

Source: maryland_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Dames Quarter, MD
County: Somerset County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.19407739, -75.88457355
11320 Messick Rd, Dames Quarter, MD 21821, USA
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About This Access Site
Located at 11320 Messick Road in Dames Quarter, Maryland, this free public access point provides convenient launching onto Dames Quarter Creek and access to the Monie Bay water trails. The facility features a boat ramp, pier, dock, and parking area, making it suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and larger recreational boats. Portable restrooms are available on-site. The ramp is managed by the Somerset County Roads Department; for current information and hours, contact 410-651-1930.

To reach the ramp from the intersection of Messick Road and Deal Island Road, travel approximately 0.75 miles south on Messick Road. The area is primarily residential with a working waterfront character, reflecting the region's maritime heritage. Dames Quarter Creek offers paddlers and boaters access to quieter waters and the broader Monie Bay system, making it an ideal launch point for exploring the lower Eastern Shore's coastal waterways.