39.2960174, -76.4663347

Cox Point Park Boat Ramp

Free to launch Status not yet verified Public access Updated Oct 26, 2026
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Cox Point Park Boat Ramp is a public launch on Back River in Baltimore County, Maryland , with 2 launch lanes.

The nearest community is Essex, about 1.0 miles away. The closest larger city is Dundalk, approximately 4.3 miles away. The site lies within the Back River-Hawk Cove-Chesapeake Bay watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as COX'S POINT COUNTY PARK.

Sourced from U.S. Geological Survey and enriched with data from the NOAA MRIP Site Register. See the freshness details in the sidebar.

Boat ramps on Back River

Cox Point Park Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Back River . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

Nearby boat ramps in Baltimore County

We currently track 11 public boat ramps in Baltimore County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, this is a free launch site.

Yes - 30 vehicle-only spaces are recorded for this site.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

Cox Point Park Boat Ramp provides access to Back River.

This listing is sourced from U.S. Geological Survey records.

Yes. According to NOAA's fishing site register, tidal conditions affect activity at this site, so it's worth checking the local tide before you head out - low water can limit launching and access at some coastal ramps.

This access point also appears as "COX'S POINT COUNTY PARK" in NOAA's fishing site register. Different agencies sometimes list the same ramp under slightly different names.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. The page content itself was last updated on October 26, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Baltimore County, Maryland
Address
820 Riverside Drive
ESSEX, MD
Nearby places
Essex (1.0 mi)
Middle River (3.0 mi)
Rossville (3.0 mi)
Coordinates
39.2960174, -76.4663347 Gaia
Waterbody
Back River
Access type
Public
Launch lanes
2
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
30 vehicle-only
Contact
+1 410-887-0255

Amenities

Night lighting

Current weather

70°F Clear

Wind NNW 5 mph

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Last updated Oct 26, 2026 at 7:10 PM

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Data freshness

How current this listing is, and how it's been maintained.

Last checked against source
July 11, 2026
Page content updated
October 26, 2026
Listed on Boat Ramp US since
October 26, 2026