Public Landings

1.FOXHOLE: 2.SHALLCROSS 3.TURNER'S CREEK 4.BETTERTON 5.STILL POND 6.GREEN POINT 7.BUCK NECK 8.FAIRLEE 9.TOLCHESTER (Click Here for Rock Hall Public Landings) 17.BOGLES 18.GRAY'S INN 19.SKINNER'S NECK 20.HARRINGTOWN 21.LONG COVE 22.SHIPYARD 23.BROADNECK 24.CLIFF CITY 25.QUAKER NECK 26.HIGH STREET 27.MORGNEC 28.RILEY'S MILL 29.BUCKINGHAM WHARF 30.SHADDING REACH

Rock Hall

10.SPRING COVE 11.HAVEN 12.GRATITUDE 13.BAYSIDE 14.SHARP STREET 15.GREEN LANE 16.ALLEN'S LANE

Pursuant to bill no. 4-80 enacted into law on july 1, 1980, by the Kent County Commissioners, effective January 1, 1981, an annual permit will be required for all vehicle trailers using the public landings in Kent County.

1.All trailers using the Kent County public landings must have a current sticker located on the trailer tongue, one foot from the hitch on the left side (driver's side).
2. When purchasing a trailer permit, applicant must provide driver's license, trailer tag registration and vessel registration, and if out-of-state resident but own property in Kent County, must provide proof of ownership (such as property tax bill, receipt or deed).
3. Park in designated areas only.
4. No admittance between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
5. No camping, campers, or open fires.
6. Do not block ramps.
7. Do not dock in posted areas.
8. No person shall leave equipment or boats on a landing for more than fifteen (15) days.
9. No sunken vessel shall remain for more than five (5) days.
10. Violators of any regulation shall be fined $100.all fines and fees will be used for upkeep and maintenance of the public landings.

Non-residential permits are limited to an amount of 50 and are sold only at the Public Works Department, 709 Morgnec Road, Chestertown, MD on the first Friday of December. Cost of
non-residential permits is $35. Please call 410-778-7439 for availability of non-resident permits.

Three day permits are available for 3 consecutive days only. The cost is $10 each. They may be obtained from the vendors listed below.

Resident permits (Maryland residents, Kent County, Maryland property owners, and/or persons who have their vessels registered in Maryland) may be obtained from the following vendors.
Maps are available at these vendors.

Cost Of Resident Permits - $20.00
Resident Application Form.

Transient Boat Slip Information:
1. Betterton is the only landing with transient slips. Transient slips are available on a first come, first served basis. There is no charge and transient vessels are only allowed a 24-hour stay.

Rented Boat Slip Information:
1. Slips may be rented at Bayside Landing Park, Long Cove, Quaker Neck, Skinners Neck and Spring Cove Public Landings.
2. There are waiting lists for all rented slips. To be placed on a waiting list you must submit a written request (click here for form). You must own a boat t rent a slip and your boat must either be documented or registered in the state of Maryland.
3. Click here for a list of Public Landings that have boat slips, their sizes, the fees,and the available services at each one.

Mooring Buoys:
1. A permit is required for any mooring buoy within the waters of Kent County, Maryland. For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 410.778.7439.

Request for Use:
Civic Organizations, Towns and other agencies may request to reserve part of a public landing for specific activities.  Click here for form.  Email request form to dpw@kentgov.org.

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