Water Access Points
Talbot County is rich with water access points throughout our community. Watermen make their living, pleasure boat users explore the bay, and government agencies utilize our sites to research and preserve our valuable assets. We invite you to use these assets responsibly. Chapter 121: Public Landings
Permit Information
2018 RAMP PERMIT FEE: $45
Landing permits may be purchased at any of the convenient locations listed below. Permits may also be acquired by sending us a request with your name, address, and telephone number along with a self-addressed/stamped envelope, and the $45 check or money order (no cash please) and mail to: TCDPR, 10028 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601.
Landing Permit Vendors
Angler's Sport Center
1456 Whitehall Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
410.757.3442
Chesapeake Outdoors
1707 Main Street
Chester, MD 21619
410.604.0446
Easton Point Marina
975 Port Street
Easton, MD 21601
410.822.1201
Shore Sportsman
8232 Ocean Gateway (Rte. 50)
Easton, MD 21601
410.820.5599
Talbot County Community Center
10028 Ocean Gateway (Rte. 50)
Easton, MD 21601
410.770.8050
Molly's Mart
12503 Augustine Herman Highway
Kennedyville, MD 21645
410.348.9160
Western Tire and Auto
1406 Main St
Stevensville, MD 21666
410.643.5572
Daffin Marine
Rte. 33
McDaniel, MD 21647
410.820.9010
Fairbanks Tackle
6108 Main Street
Tilghman, MD 21671
410.886.9807
The Lumberyard
1206 S. Talbot Street
St. Michaels, MD 21663
410.745.2533
Tuckahoe Sportsman
22145 Shore Highway (Rte. 404)
Denton, MD 21629
410.364.9005
Denton Rod & Tackle
10309 New Bridge Road
Denton, MD 21629
410.924.9740
Schnaitman Boat Rental
12518 Wye Landing Road
Wye Mills, MD 21679
410.827.7663
Drapers Bros
2615 Centreville Road
Centreville, MD 21617
410.758.0340
Boat Slip Application
If you are interested in leasing a Talbot County public boat slip, please complete the application below. Once completed please print a copy, sign, and send the application to:
Talbot County Parks and Recreation
Attn: Landings Office
10028 Ocean Gateway
Easton, MD 21601
Boat Slip Annual Cost:
- 40'- $550.00
- 30'- $450.00
- 25'- $400.00
Rules and Regulations
Valid Talbot County Permits must be displayed when using a Talbot County Public Landing/ Ramp for launching or loading a trailered vessel from the water, or for parking a trailer at the facility
Permit shall be displayed as follows:
- Boat Trailer - driver side tongue, 1ft. from the hitch
- Vehicle - driver side rear bumper if a permit holder has multiple boats/ boat trailers, it is recommended to display permit on the vehicle.
- Carry In–Carry Out Trash Free Facility. Everything you carry in, please carry out with you. The fine for littering is $100.00.
- All landings are closed between the hours of 11:00 pm and 4:00 am. No trespassing during these hours. Violators will be prosecuted.
- Vehicles are not to be placed for sale at Public Landings.
- It is unlawful to block ramps with parked vehicles or vehicle and trailer. No parking at bulkhead. This area is designated for loading and unloading purposes only.
- Please DO NOT dock boats in loading/ unloading zones.Camping is prohibited at the Public Landings. Open camp fires are prohibited. Please obey all "No Fishing" signs where posted.
- Please DO NOT leave boats or equipment on Landings. After 5 days all materials will be removed by the Talbot County Landings Office at the owner's expense.
- There is absolutely no discharging of firearms at the Public Landings at any time.
* Please note there is limited parking at our landing facilities
Waterway Improvements
The Department of Parks and Recreation (TCDPR) manages each of the public landings with assistance from the Department of Public Works each year. During this process of assessing each landing TCDPR establishes a needs list along with repairs that need to be done at our sites.
This process has yielded a strategic plan to improve the landings to provide better public access throughout Talbot County. Part of this plan includes funding each year to maintain and improve these sites. Support from the Department of Natural Resources Waterway Improvement Program allows these facilities to be updated for all those Marylanders who access the Chesapeake Watershed.
- Bellevue Landing
- Bar Neck Landing
- Bay Shore Road
- Black Walnut Cove - Fairbanks Wharf
- Claiborne Jetty
- Claiborne Landing
- Covey's Landing
- Cummings Creek Landing - Wittman
- Dogwood Harbor - Tilghman
- Easton Point Landing
- Grace Creek Landing - Bozman
- Kingston Landing - Kingston
- Leeds Creek
- Lowe's Wharf
- Miles River Bridge
- Neavitt Landing
- New Bridge Landing - Rte 328
- Oak Creek Landing
- Reese's Landing
- Sherwood Pier
- Skipton Creek
- Tilghman Creek - Claiborne
- Tonger's Basin
- Trappe Landing
- Villa Road Landing - Glebe Creek
- Windy Hill Landing - Bruceville
- Wye Landing - Wye Mills