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Site Name Buckingham Wharf
CountyKent
Water BodyChester River
Physical AddressBuckingham Road, Chestertown, MD 21620
DirectionsProceed east on MD Route 291 for about 1.2 miles beyond the Morgnec site. Turn right onto Buckingham Road and proceed to the end.
Owner/Manager NameKent County - Enviro. Ops./ Public Landings
Owner/Manager Phone410-778-7439
Owner/Manager Websitehttps://www.kentcounty.com/environmental/public-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 SurfaceDIRT
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 Piers0
Transient UseNo
HoursOfOperation 
Fee Or Permit RequiredYes
Parking Lot TypeGRAVEL
Parking Lot SizeLARGE >20
# of Car Spaces6
# of Car Spaces ADA0
# ofTrailerSpaces6
# 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 management agency using the phone number or contact information provided above. Permit/launch fees can change without notice so this site does not list them. Any corrections or updates to the information above can be sent via e-mail to Lisa.Gutierrez@Maryland.gov
Tide Information http://dnr.maryland.gov/Fisheries/Pages/Tide-Finder.aspx
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