Public Access Sites

Public access sites are places anyone can visit to fish, boat, swim or enjoy nature around the Bay or one of its tributaries. The map below includes sites from across the Chesapeake Bay watershed so that you can find a public access point near you. For the most up-to-date information about these sites, such as current operating status and available amenities, please visit the following state agency websites: Delaware Boating and Fishing Access | District of Columbia Parks | Maryland Public Water Access | Maryland Public Angler Access | New York Boat Launch Sites | Pennsylvania Boating Locations | Pennsylvania Fishing Locations | Virginia Public Boating Access | Virginia Fishing Locations | West Virginia Stream Access Points | West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Locations