You'll find White Oak Landing on Mataponi Creek in Dunkirk. It's a public boat ramp. From Alexandria it's roughly 19 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Selby's Landing in Dunkirk is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Dunkirk, MD |
| Water | Mataponi Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for White Oak Landing: Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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White Oak Landing is in Dunkirk, Maryland. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of White Oak Landing.
Mataponi Creek, in Dunkirk.
Our data does not say whether White Oak Landing charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Kayaks are usually fine at White Oak Landing as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Patuxent Water Trail 23 in Golden Beach, about 14 miles away.
Selby's Landing in Dunkirk (under 1 mile), Jackson Landing Boat Launch in Croom (2.1 miles) and Hutchins Pond in Owings (6 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby