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Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:32 PM
Tide
1.774 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 ago
Current Tide
1.77ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
2.02ft
Mon, 11:54 PM UTC
Next Low Tide
0.21ft
Mon, 5:34 PM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8571892Cambridge · 9.8 mi from this ramp

Launch Light & Moon — June 22

local time
First Light
5:09 AM
Sunrise
5:41 AM
Sunset
8:32 PM
Last Light
9:04 PM

First Quarter (49% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

Quick Facts: Madison Boat Ramp

Quick facts about Madison Boat Ramp
LocationMadison, Maryland
WaterbodyPiney Swamp
Access TypePublic - Free
Rating4.5/5 (17 reviews)
Coordinates38.507861, -76.222807
HoursCheck on site
CountyDorchester
TidalYes - check tide charts before launching

Madison Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Piney Swamp in Madison, Maryland at coordinates 38.50786, -76.22281. Rated 4.5/5 based on 17 Google reviews.

Madison Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Piney Swamp in Madison, 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.

Related: boat ramp near Madison • public launch in Dorchester • fishing access on Piney Swamp • Maryland boat launch

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Frequently Asked Questions About Madison Boat Ramp

Is Madison Boat Ramp free to use?

Yes, Madison Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Madison, Maryland.

How is Madison Boat Ramp rated?

Madison Boat Ramp has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 17 Google reviews from boaters.

What water does Madison Boat Ramp access?

Madison Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Piney Swamp in Madison, Maryland.

How do I get to Madison Boat Ramp?

Madison Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 38.507861, -76.222807 in Madison, Maryland. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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