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Access Site MD

Oxford Town Dock

Town Creek

Source: maryland_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Oxford, MD
County: Talbot County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.69312191, -76.16872980
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Town Creek
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Oxford Town Dock provides public boat access to Town Creek, a large river system (Stream Order 7) in Talbot County's scenic Eastern Shore region. The dock is conveniently located in the historic town of Oxford, making it an excellent launching point for kayakers and canoeists exploring the creek and its surrounding waterways. Talbot County maintains this public facility, which includes a boat ramp, dockage, and a pump-out station for boater convenience.

Town Creek offers a moderate-sized paddling experience with an average flow of 1,165 cubic feet per second and velocities around 2.7 feet per second. The creek's relatively gentle gradient (5.8 ft/mile) makes it suitable for paddlers of varying skill levels. With a drainage area of 680 square miles, this waterway provides stable conditions for day trips and exploring the creeks and tributaries of Maryland's Eastern Shore. The Oxford location offers easy access to nearby attractions and services in this charming historic town.