Kent County Public Landings
Marylanders' Guide to Skin Wounds & Water Contact
 Cement ramp |
 Soft launch |
 Bulkhead |
 End of road |
 Pier |
2.SHALLCROSS
3.TURNER'S CREEK
4.BETTERTON
5.STILL POND
6.GREEN POINT
7.BUCK NECK
8.FAIRLEE
9.TOLCHESTER
10.SPRING COVE
12.GRATITUDE
13.BAYSIDE
14.SHARP STREET
15.GREEN LANE
16.ALLEN'S LANE
17.BOGLES
18.GRAY'S INN
19.SKINNER'S NECK
20.HARRINGTOWN
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
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.
Car-top boating (watercraft that is transported on top of car or in the bed of pickup truck) does not require a trailer permit.
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). Kent County will not replace lost or damaged trailer permit stickers.
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.
Three day permits are available for 3 consecutive days only. The cost is $30 each. They may be obtained from the vendors listed below.
Non-Resident Permits (Non-Resident is anyone who is not a Maryland resident, does not own property in Kent County, MD or does not have a boat registered in Maryland. Non-Resident permits are available at a cost of $75.00) 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 Annual Boat Trailer Permits
Resident - $30.00 (Application Form)
Non-Resident - $75.00 (Application Form)
Three Day Trailer Permit - $30.00 (Application Form)
Send completed application and payment (payable Kent County Commissioners) to:
Kent County Environmental Operations,
709 Morgnec Road, Suite 104,
Chestertown, MD 21620
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*Soft Launch Only - Indicates that the landing does not have a concrete ramp.
Landing has sand/dirt surface to launch kayaks, canoes and small boats by hand.
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Landing Name
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GPS
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Water Depth at Ramp
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Type
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Facilities
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1. Foxhole
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N 39˚ 22.457
W 75˚ 49.766 |
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*Soft Launch Only
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2. Shallcross
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N 39˚ 21.890
W 75˚ 56.340 |
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End of
County Road (No Ramp) |
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3. Turner's Creek
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N 39˚ 21.485
W 75˚ 58.983 |
5'6"
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Cement Ramp
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Restrooms
Picnic Area Bulkhead & Pier (load & unload only) |
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4. Betterton
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N 39˚ 22.253
W 76˚ 03.751 |
1'8"
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Cement Ramp
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Restrooms
Transient Slips |
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5. Still Pond
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N 39˚ 19.234
W 76˚ 05.254 |
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*Soft Launch Only
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6. Green Point
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N 39˚ 16.959
W 76˚ 10.081 |
3'
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Cement
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Seasonal Portable Toilets
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7. Buck Neck
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N 39˚ 16.453
W 76˚ 10.112 |
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Bulkhead Only (No Ramp)
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Bulkhead
(load & unload only) |
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8. Fairlee
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N 39 ˚ 14.947
W 76˚ 11.827 |
3'
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Cement Ramp
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Pier
(load & unload only) |
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9. Tolchester
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N 39˚ 12.908
W 76˚ 14.632 |
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End of Rt. 21 (No Ramp) |
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10. Spring Cove
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N 39˚ 08.903
W 76˚ 14.701 |
6'
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Cement Ramp
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Pier
(load & unload only) Rented Slips |
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11. Haven
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N 39˚ 08.565
W 76˚ 14.756 |
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(No Ramp)
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12. Gratitude
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N 39˚ 08.459
W 76˚ 15.646 |
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End of County Road (No Ramp) |
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13. Bayside Landing Park
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N 39˚ 08.074
W 76˚ 14.899 |
6'2"
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Bulkhead
(load & unload only) Seasonal Portable Toilets Rented Slips |
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14. Sharp Street
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N 39˚ 07.987
W 76˚ 14.624 |
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Pier Only
(No Ramp) |
Pier
(load & unload only) |
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15. Green Lane
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N 39˚ 07.837
W 76˚ 14.574 |
5'5"
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Cement Ramp
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Bulkead
(load & unload only) Seasonal Portable Toilets |
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16. Allen's Lane
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N 39˚ 07.415
W 76˚ 14.588 |
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*Soft Launch Only
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17. Bogles
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N 39˚ 01.937
W 76˚ 12.581 |
1'7"
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Cement Ramp
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2 Piers
(load & unload only) Seasonal Portable Toilets |
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18. Gray's Inn
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N 39˚ 07.045
W 76˚ 13.537 |
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*Soft Launch Only
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19. Skinners Neck
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N 39˚ 06.610
W 76˚ 12.681 |
18"
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Cement
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2 Piers
(load & unload only) Seasonal Portable Toilets Rented Slips |
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20. Harrington
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N 39˚ 06.910
W 76˚ 12.419 |
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*Soft Launch Only
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21. Long Cove
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N 39˚ 06.557
W 76˚ 11.244 |
4'2"
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Cement
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Bulkhead & 2 Piers (load & unload only)
Seasonal Portable Toilets Rented Slips |
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22. Shipyard
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N 39˚ 09.742
W 76˚ 11.391 |
4'7"
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Cement
(Double Ramp) |
Bulkhead
(load & unload only) Seasonal Portable Toilets |
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23. Broadneck
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N 39˚ 07.798
W 76˚ 09.413 |
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*Soft Launch Only
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24. Cliff City
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N 39˚ 06.420
W 76˚ 08.529 |
2'1"
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Cement
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Bulkhead & Pier (load & unload only)
Seasonal Portable Toilets |
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25. Quaker Neck
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N 39˚ 07.792
W 76˚ 05.825 |
2'4"
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Cement
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Pier
(load & unload only) Seasonal Portable Toilets Rented Slips |
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26. High Street
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N 39˚ 12.418
W 76˚ 03.793 |
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Bulkhead Only (No Ramp)
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Bulkhead
(load & unload only) |
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27. Morgnec
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N 39˚ 14.169
W 76˚ 02.184 |
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*Soft Launch Only
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Fishing Area
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28. Riley's Mill
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N 39˚ 15.343
W 76˚ 02.468 |
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*Soft Launch Only
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Fishing Area
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29. Buckingham Wharf
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N 39˚ 14.273
W 76˚ 00.877 |
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*Soft Launch Only
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30. Shadding Reach
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N 39˚ 15.088
W 75˚ 52.868 |
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*Soft Launch Only
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* Soft Launch Only - Indicates that the landing does not have a concrete ramp.
Landing has sand/dirt surface to launch kayaks, canoes and small boats by hand.
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 72-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 to rent a slip and your boat must either be documented or registered in the state of Maryland.
| Landing | # of Slips | Slip Sizes | Services | Annual Fee |
| Bayside Landing Park | 24 17 |
26'-35' 50' |
Water/Electric Water/Electric |
$1200 $1440 |
| Long Cove | 14 17 6 |
25' 40' 50' |
None None None |
$360 $720 $720 |
| Quaker Neck | 16 | 25' | None | $360 |
| Skinners Neck | 3 10 |
25' 40' |
None None |
$360 $720 |
| Spring Cove | 14 | 25' | None | $360 |
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.