Put In - Gary Yoder (Black Oak) River Access Nr. Rawlings, MD

The put-in is at the Gary Yoder Soft Launch, formerly known as Black Oak Bottom, is just above the private bridge - river left - Maryland side.  The take-out can be hard to see from the river, but it is just above the bridge.  Directions: The Black Oak boat access is located on the Maryland shore just upstream of the Black Oak trestle bridge at Dawson. To reach the ramp, take Maryland Rt. 220 South to Black Oak Road. Cross the railroad tracks, take a right, and then an immediate left. The turn from US 220 is across an unprotected active railroad crossing - be sure to look both ways as you cross the railroad tracks. Park in the open, grassy field and carry your boat to or from the river.  There are great fisheries along this stretch of the river. This site is for non-motorized vessels (canoes and kayaks) only.  There is a picnic table on location.  The site can be muddy in wet weather and there is a gravel road down to the ramp.  Please beware of the sometimes slippery riverbank and poison ivy.