Harbour

Baltimore Boating Center

Essex, United StatesChesapeake Bay
Type
Harbour

Full-service marina on Frog Mortar Creek off Middle River, at Essex on the western shore of Chesapeake Bay.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Reached from Middle River through Frog Mortar Creek. Fixed docks with about 6 metres of approach and dockside depth, accommodating vessels up to roughly 13 metres with a draught of 1 metre. Eastern Yacht Club lies 0.5 nm to the east, Red Eye Yacht Club 0.5 nm to the south.

Practical

Around 68 berths, with transient berths available. Fresh water, 15 and 30 amp shore power, pump-out, heated and air-conditioned heads with showers, and Wi-Fi. The yard runs Travelifts of 25 and 12 tons, dry rack storage, a launch ramp and full mechanical services. Charly's Waterfront restaurant is on site.

Ashore

Kayaks and paddle boards can be hired from the marina. Essex town centre with shops sits a short drive inland.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
39.29327, -76.41112 (39°17.60'N 76°24.67'W)
Town
Essex
Country
United States
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Baltimore Boating Center lies at 39°17.60'N 76°24.67'W, that is 39.29327, -76.41112 in decimal degrees.

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