Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:31 PM)
- Tide
- 1.38 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8571892 — Cambridge · 8.8 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (46% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
| Location | Cambridge, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Little Blackwater River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 5.0/5 (22 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 38.445141, -76.073730 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Dorchester |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (410) 228-2677 |
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is a public boat launch providing access to Little Blackwater River in Cambridge, Maryland at coordinates 38.44514, -76.07373. Rated 5.0/5 based on 22 Google reviews.
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is a public boat launch on Little Blackwater River in Cambridge, Dorchester County, Maryland. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Is Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge free to use?
Yes, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is a public boat launch with free access in Cambridge, Maryland.
How is Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge rated?
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge has a 5.0 out of 5 rating based on 22 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge access?
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge provides boat launch access to Little Blackwater River in Cambridge, Maryland.
How do I get to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge?
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is located at coordinates 38.445141, -76.073730 in Cambridge, Maryland. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.