Betterton Beach and Public Landing
Boat ramp · on Sassafras River · near Betterton · Maryland
Public, but limited to residents, sticker or permit holders (on tribal land, a tribal permit). The agency notes: “An annual permit is required for all vehicle trailers using the public landings in Kent County”. Check the rules with the town, tribe or agency before you go.
Harmful algal blooms reported on Sassafras River 3.4 km from this launch (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2020.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026
Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.
At the launch
- Type
- Boat ramp
- Fee
- Fee charged
- Ramp lanes
- 1
- Docks
- 1
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 6 spaces
- Car parking
- 52 spaces
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Hours
- 5 am to 10 pm
- Tidal
- Yes
- Managed by
- Kent County Dept. of Public Works
- Website
- kentcounty.com
- Coordinates
- 39.37100, -76.06250
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
- Tide predictions at Sassafras River, Betterton · NOAA, 0.1 mi away
Marine advisories
Advisories in effect load here; without them, see the NWS zone forecast below.
National Weather Service marine zone ANZ530, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD. Zone forecast: winds, seas, warnings.
Tides
Predicted highs and lows at NOAA's Sassafras River, Betterton station, 0.1 mi from this launch, in local time above MLLW. Predictions, not observations: wind and weather move the real tide. Full predictions at NOAA.
| Mon Oct 19 | High 3:41 am 1.9 ft · Low 10:57 am 0.4 ft · High 4:57 pm 1.3 ft · Low 10:04 pm 0.6 ft |
|---|---|
| Tue Oct 20 | High 4:36 am 1.9 ft · Low 11:44 am 0.3 ft · High 5:52 pm 1.4 ft · Low 11:15 pm 0.6 ft |
| Wed Oct 21 | High 5:32 am 1.8 ft · Low 12:26 pm 0.3 ft · High 6:41 pm 1.5 ft |
| Thu Oct 22 | Low 12:22 am 0.5 ft · High 6:29 am 1.8 ft · Low 1:04 pm 0.2 ft · High 7:24 pm 1.7 ft |
| Fri Oct 23 | Low 1:23 am 0.4 ft · High 7:24 am 1.7 ft · Low 1:40 pm 0.2 ft · High 8:04 pm 1.9 ft |
| Sat Oct 24 | Low 2:18 am 0.3 ft · High 8:17 am 1.7 ft · Low 2:15 pm 0.2 ft · High 8:42 pm 2.1 ft |
| Sun Oct 25 | Low 3:10 am 0.2 ft · High 9:05 am 1.6 ft · Low 2:50 pm 0.2 ft · High 9:21 pm 2.2 ft |
On Sassafras River
River in Maryland. All launches on Sassafras River.
Community
Where people who use Sassafras River talk about it.
Nearby launches
- Still Pond Station Park · 3.7 mi · Still Pond Creek
- Turner's Creek Boat Launch · 4.3 mi · Turner's Creek
- Stemmers Run · 5.9 mi · Elk River
- Urieville Lake · 6.6 mi · Urieville Community Lake
- Elk Neck State Park - Rogues Harbor · 7.7 mi · Elk River
- Riley's Mill · 8.1 mi · Morgan Creek
Sources
- Maryland DNR Public Water Access Sites record -76.06248,39.37098 · Public data (Maryland DNR), DNR spatial data disclaimer only; no use limitations stated
- OpenStreetMap n6876723474 © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Why it is listed as public: listed by Maryland DNR Public Water Access Sites. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.