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Site Name Shadding Reach
CountyKent
Water BodyChester River
Physical AddressShadding Reach Road, Millington, MD 21651
DirectionsFrom MD Route 301 go west onto MD Route 291 (River Road). Turn left onto Shadding Reach Road and follow it until you reach the water. The access point will be on the left.
Owner/Manager NameKent County - Dept. of Public Works
Owner/Manager Phone410-778-7439
Owner/Manager Websitehttps://www.kentcounty.com/recreation/boating/landings
Owner/Manager Emailmholden@kentgov.org
CommentsThe hours of operation are 5 am - 10 pm. This site is for soft launch only. Soft launch designation means that the landing does not have a concrete ramp. This landing has sand/dirt surface to launch kayaks, canoes and small boats by hand. An annual permit is required for all vehicle trailers using the public landings in Kent County. Permit information is available at https://www.kentcounty.com/recreation/boating/landings.
# of Ramps0
# of Ramps ADA0
Ramp Width (Feet)0
Ramp SurfaceGRAVEL
Large BoatsNo
Vessel Size NotePlease note that "large boats" is intended as a general reference to ramp capacity. Generally, vessels less than 16 feet in length are considered small and those greater than 16 feet as large.
Soft LaunchYes
Soft Launch ADANo
# of Piers1
Transient UseNo
HoursOfOperation 
Fee Or Permit RequiredYes
Parking Lot TypeUNPAVED
Parking Lot SizeSMALL <5
# of Car Spaces3
# of Car Spaces ADA0
# ofTrailerSpaces3
# of Trailer Spaces ADA0
Turnaround AreaYes
GateNo
RestroomNONE
Trash ServiceNo
PumpoutNo
Fuel on siteNo
Questions And UpdatesIf you have a question about this site, contact the owner/manager using the phone number or link provided above. Permit/launch fees can change without notice, so this site does not list them. Corrections or updates to any of the information provided above can be sent to Lisa.Gutierrez@Maryland.gov
Tide Information http://dnr.maryland.gov/Fisheries/Pages/Tide-Finder.aspx
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