Is the Chesapeake City Boat Ramp short?

[Jeff L24]

Has anyone ever launched from the small ramp in Chesapeake City, MD? I thought I read somewhere that the ramp is dangerously short. That could be subjective, perhaps that person was there during a very low tide. I don't want to risk my trailer tires dropping off the edge if it is truly a danger. Any feedback is appreciated.

 

[Sbrown]

Has anyone ever launched from the small ramp in Chesapeake City, MD? I thought I read somewhere that the ramp is dangerously short. That could be subjective, perhaps that person was there during a very low tide. I don't want to risk my trailer tires dropping off the edge if it is truly a danger. Any feedback is appreciated.

Launched there plenty of times, it's not short as far as the ramp length goes. However, it is very tight to maneuver and there is extremely limited parking. I wouldn't recommend going there unless you are extremely confident in your trailer backing skills. A lot of locals who are very vocal about people blocking the ramp up. Also, virtually no room to screw around, either before launching or after recovery. So you have to be prepared to launch before you get there and be on your A game.

 

[Jeff L24]

Are you saying there is no prep area? I usually trailer with my cover on and need 5 min to prep (not at ramp) before launch? I was aware that parking is limited, it seems like maybe people just park on Bethel Road as overflow?

 

[Sbrown]

Are you saying there is no prep area? I usually trailer with my cover on and need 5 min to prep (not at ramp) before launch? I was aware that parking is limited, it seems like maybe people just park on Bethel Road as overflow?

There's is parking on Bethel Rd, on the grass shoulder on the right and up in the field on the left, but it all fills up pretty quickly.

If you're quick, you can prep in line while waiting your turn.