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**Location & Access**
The Hoopersville Boat Ramp is located on Muddy Hook Cove in Fishing Creek, Dorchester County, MD. The ramp sits at the intersection of Hoopersville Road and Steamboat Wharf Road—look for the launch approximately 600 feet down Hoopersville Road on the left. The site offers dedicated parking for vehicles and trailers, with additional overflow parking available across the street near a picnic pavilion.
**What to Expect**
This is a public boat launch managed by Dorchester County suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The ramp provides access to Muddy Hook Cove and the broader Fishing Creek system, a coastal waterway in Maryland's Atlantic Coastal Plain. The area is known for its tidal marshes and proximity to significant wildlife habitat. Before launching larger vessels (21-foot center console boats and above), verify current water depth and ramp conditions, as seasonal water levels can vary. Contact Dorchester County or arrive early on weekends when the ramp may be busy.
**Nearby Recreation**
The site offers convenient access to explore the scenic Fishing Creek area and is within striking distance of both Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge and Naval Air Station Patuxent River, making it an excellent base for extended paddling trips or day outings in the Chesapeake Bay region.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Naval Airstation (NAS) Patuxent RiverLocated within
Blackwater National Wildlife RefugeLocated within
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National MonumentLocated within