Shorter's Wharf
Shorter's Wharf is a boat ramp on Blackwater River located near Elliott, Dorchester County, Maryland. The nearest Census-designated town or city is Elliott, about 6.0 miles away (straight line to the place's center). The closest other listed launch is Key Wallace Drive soft access, 4.6 miles away, and 6 listed launches are within 10 miles. Facility details below come from Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Ramp details
| Coordinates | 38.381630, -76.067458 |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester County |
| Waterbody | Blackwater River (river) |
| Access | Yes |
| Description | This Access Point Is Subject To Strong Tides That May Make Launching And Recovery Difficult. At Mean High Water The Height Of The Shorter'S Wharf Bridge Is About 4', Which Limits Access Downstream. |
| Fee | No |
| Hours | 24/7 |
| Surface | Paved |
| Launch type | Boat ramp |
| Launch lanes | 1 |
| Ramp surface | CONCRETE |
| Trailer parking spaces | 5 |
| Parking | 15 |
| Fee | No |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Hours / season | 24 Hours |
| Courtesy / boarding dock | No |
| Managed by | Dorchester Co. Dept. of Public Works, Highway Div. |
| Phone | 410-228-2920 |
| More info | www.dorchestercountymd.com/ |
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Nearby boat ramps
- Key Wallace Drive soft access4.6 mi
- Bestpitch Ferry Boat Ramp4.6 mi
- Transquaking Boat Ramp4.7 mi
- Toddville5.2 mi
- Kirwins Wharf5.8 mi
- MD Route 335 at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge5.8 mi
Source: Maryland Department of Natural Resources public boat access data (site 67) · OpenStreetMap node 6993975111. All sources. Report a correction.