Shorter’s Wharf Public Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:31 PM — under 2h
- Tide
- 2.405 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 · 11.3 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: Shorter’s Wharf Public Boat Ramp
| Location | Cambridge, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Blackwater River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.7/5 (21 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 38.381534, -76.067458 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Dorchester |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Shorter’s Wharf Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Blackwater River in Cambridge, Maryland at coordinates 38.38153, -76.06746. Rated 4.7/5 based on 21 Google reviews.
Shorter’s Wharf Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on 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 Shorter’s Wharf Public Boat Ramp
Is Shorter’s Wharf Public Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Shorter’s Wharf Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Cambridge, Maryland.
How is Shorter’s Wharf Public Boat Ramp rated?
Shorter’s Wharf Public Boat Ramp has a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 21 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Shorter’s Wharf Public Boat Ramp access?
Shorter’s Wharf Public Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Blackwater River in Cambridge, Maryland.
How do I get to Shorter’s Wharf Public Boat Ramp?
Shorter’s Wharf Public Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 38.381534, -76.067458 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 Shorter’s Wharf Public Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.