Dames Quarter Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:29 PM)
- Tide
- 2.533 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 8571421 — Bishops Head · 8.5 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Dames Quarter Boat Ramp
| Location | Dames Quarter, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Chesapeake Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.9/5 (12 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 38.194039, -75.884583 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Somerset |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Dames Quarter Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Chesapeake Bay in Dames Quarter, Maryland at coordinates 38.19404, -75.88458. Rated 4.9/5 based on 12 Google reviews.
Dames Quarter Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Chesapeake Bay in Dames Quarter, Somerset 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 Dames Quarter Boat Ramp
Is Dames Quarter Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Dames Quarter Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Dames Quarter, Maryland.
How is Dames Quarter Boat Ramp rated?
Dames Quarter Boat Ramp has a 4.9 out of 5 rating based on 12 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Dames Quarter Boat Ramp access?
Dames Quarter Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Chesapeake Bay in Dames Quarter, Maryland.
How do I get to Dames Quarter Boat Ramp?
Dames Quarter Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 38.194039, -75.884583 in Dames Quarter, 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 5.7 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.