Chaptico Wharf Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:34 PM — under 2h
- Tide
- 1.998 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 8635027 — Dahlgren · 11.1 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 21
local timeFirst Quarter (43% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Chaptico Wharf
| Location | Chaptico, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Manahowic Creek |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (55 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 38.326672, -76.831535 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | St. Mary's |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (301) 863-8400 ext. 3571 |
Chaptico Wharf is a boat launch providing access to Manahowic Creek in Chaptico, Maryland at coordinates 38.32667, -76.83154. Rated 4.5/5 based on 55 Google reviews.
Chaptico Wharf is a boat launch on Manahowic Creek in Chaptico, St. Mary's County, Maryland. 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 Chaptico Wharf
How is Chaptico Wharf rated?
Chaptico Wharf has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 55 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Chaptico Wharf access?
Chaptico Wharf provides boat launch access to Manahowic Creek in Chaptico, Maryland.
How do I get to Chaptico Wharf?
Chaptico Wharf is located at coordinates 38.326672, -76.831535 in Chaptico, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 8.7 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.