Rogues Harbor Boat Launch Facility
Contact: 410-287-5333
E-mail Elk Neck State Park
Cecil County
Elk Neck State Park
4395 Turkey Point Rd
North East, MD 21901
From Elk Neck State Park Headquarters:
Follow Route 272 South for 1 mile.
Turn left onto Rogues Harbor Road.
CLOSURE NOTICE:
The Rogues Harbor Area boat launch and soft launch will be closed June 9, 2025 until December 31, 2025 to allow for breakwater construction. The new breakwater will provide safer boat launching opportunities on the Elk River. The design and project timeline was developed with the protection of Maryland’s natural resources in mind, including submerged aquatic vegetation (SAVs) and spawning fish populations.
The closure area includes the restroom facilities and water access near the ramps. The upper parking lot of Rogues Harbor will remain open during the construction to allow for trail access. For a list of Maryland Public Water Access points, please visit
https://mddnr.info/43lfeqI
Hours:
Boat launch and trailer parking: 24 hours a day
Trailheads and other parking: Sunrise to Sunset.
Visitors to Rogues Harbor can launch boats, fish and crab from the fishing pier and hike the Beaver Marsh Loop or the White Banks Trail. Pets on leashes are welcome. Four boat launch ramps offer access to the Elk River, Chesapeake Bay and surrounding waterways. Bass tournaments of up to 150 boats can be accommodated, but arrangements must be made in advance by contacting Park Headquarters at 410-287-5333.
