Tuckahoe Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Recreation Lake One in Ridgely, MD. Expect a launch or parking fee here. Paddlers use it as well. Gasoline motor use is prohibited. $5 In-state charge, $7 Out-of-state charge. It's about 42 miles from Baltimore, MD, as the crow flies. If it's full, Coveys Landing in Ridgely is 6.6 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Ridgely, MD |
| Water | Recreation Lake One |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | yes, a fee is charged |
Before driving to Tuckahoe Boat Ramp, check closures with Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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Tuckahoe Boat Ramp is in Ridgely, Maryland. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Tuckahoe Boat Ramp itself.
It gives you access to Recreation Lake One.
There is a fee. We don't list amounts because they change often. Check the pay station or the managing agency for current rates.
Yes, kayaks and canoes can put in at Tuckahoe Boat Ramp.
Coveys Landing in Ridgely (6.6 miles), Choptank River Park Boat Ramp in Greensboro (7.8 miles) and Reese Landing in Denton (9 miles).
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