Rocky Point Road 2200, Essex boat launch
Rocky Point Road 2200, Essex
The boat ramp services Middle River, which is a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. This body of water is popular for recreational boating, fishing, and crabbing. The area is also home to several marinas and waterfront restaurants.
According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Rocky Point Road 2200 boat ramp is open to all types of vessels, including powerboats, sailboats, kayaks, and canoes. However, there are restrictions on the size of vessels that are allowed to launch from the ramp. The maximum allowable length of a vessel that can be launched from this ramp is 26 feet.
In summary, the Rocky Point Road 2200 boat ramp is a public concrete ramp located in Essex, Maryland. The ramp is approximately 25 feet wide and services Middle River, which is a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. The ramp is open to all types of vessels, but there are restrictions on the size of vessels that can be launched from the ramp.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Rocky Point Road 2200, Essex -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Whitemarsh Run At White Marsh | 2 cfs | → |
| Moores Run At Radecke Ave At Baltimore | 0 cfs | → |
| Honeygo Run Near White Marsh | 0 cfs | → |
| Whitemarsh Run Near Fullerton | 1 cfs | → |
| West Branch Herring Run At Idlewylde | 1 cfs | → |
| Gwynns Falls At Washington Blvd At Baltimore | 29 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
Nearby fishing
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Rocky Point Road 2200, Essex as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Rocky Point Road 2200, Essex
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
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