Perryville MD

Paddlers should arrive at the put-in by 10 to unload and prepare to launch by 10:30. The paddle will be across to Carpenter’s Point, turn up the North East River toward Charlestown staying closer to shore. We will paddle to Long Wharf Park to have lunch, and then paddle back to the put-in. The total trip is about ten miles. Conditions are difficult to predict because the river is at the upper end of the Chesapeake Bay, and it is popular with boaters. The presence of wind and boat swells can create some bouncy water which some paddlers find unpleasant. The use of a skirt is recommended.

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There is no shuttle.

General Information:
Recreational: Perryville is a very pretty paddle in the northernmost edge of the Chesapeake Bay. There are osprey and eagles that live in the area and a beautiful old railroad bridge. We paddle out of the kayak launch site in Perryville Community Park across Mill Creek and Furnace Bay to Carpenter’s Point and the Northeast River. Lunch is on one of the sandy beaches.

Difficulty & Must Haves:
It can be a fairly long paddle of about 9 miles and it can be windy. In July through October, aquatic weeds cover the area and make paddling difficult. Long boats, 14 ft or more, make this paddle a lot easier and a skirt is generally recommended. We modify this trip in the early season to accomodate beginning paddlers and shorter boats by decreasing the length to 6 miles with lunch at the end of the paddle. The area is popular with fishermen and there is a fair amount of powerboat traffic. The water is tidal and must be paddled at high tide.

Nice to Have & Human Interest:
We can usually depend on seeing lots of wildlife: eagles, osprey, an occasional deer.

Additional Notes & Shuttle Info: