Oxford, MD

   
FIGS. 1A & B,  view of the main (E Strand) launch in winter and aerial view of Oxford Launches respectively
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Directions:  Travel East on U.S. 50. Cross Bay Bridge. At 50/301 split, continue on U.S. 50 E towards Ocean City. On the approach to Easton, turn off onto MD Rt 332 and follow signs for "Oxford" and Oxford Belleview Ferry where you will eventually get onto MD Rt 333 to the ferry dock in Oxford.   Upon reaching the ferry dock (Robert Morris Inn on your right), turn right onto E Strand and the sandy launch area is 0.25 miles on the left and the parking area is just beyond on the right.

FIG. 2 view of Ferry dock straight ahead with E Strand to the right and W strand and the Yacht club to the left
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Alternate Route:  Travel past Easton on U.S. Rt 50.  After Easton, make a right onto Almshouse Road.  Travel west about 3 miles to MD Rt 333 (Oxford Road) and turn left to head west on Oxford Rd.  After another 3 miles, you enter the village of Oxford and Oxford Road becomes S Morris Street and then N Morris Street.   Upon reaching the ferry dock, turn right onto E Strand and the sandy launch area is 0.25 miles on the left.

Best Wind Directions:  W, NW, N, & NE. 

Notes:  Launch faces NW into about 1 mile wide portion of the mouth of the Tred Avon River.  Launch is best in the Spring and Fall when fronts come through or for NE'ers.  The E Strand launch is poor in the summer time when the wind is out of the south and there are lots of jellyfish.  Launch susceptible to 3 foot tidal variations, check tide forecast before going

Fees:  None

Regulations:  No alcohol, no dogs, no open fires, no parking along E Strand or at launch area, closed 10PM to 5AM.

Amenities:  Trash barrels present, parking lot across street from launch

FIG. 3 view of the mile wide river (zoom photo) in winter at the E Strand launch
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FIG. 4 view of parking area across E Strand from launch

More Notes:  The E Strand launch is poor for summer when the wind is out of the South and jellyfish are present.  However, it is possible to launch from 1) the end of W Strand or 2) from a large grassy park on the west side of N Morris Street during summer, but large rocks are present and thus these launches are not frequently used. 

FIG. 5 view of W Strand launch area
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FIG. 6 view of park area off N Morris St that may provide access during summer
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