John Medford - Mud Mill Pond

Upper Choptank River Public Landing

This public boat ramp is located at the east end (Delaware side) of Mud Mill Pond, near the dam at Choptank Mills.  It is part of the John Medford Tract managed by the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife. Paddlers wishing to explore the Choptank River below the pond can park near the ramp but must launch below the dam.

County

Kent, Delaware

River Entry

Paved ramp, nearby soft landing on Mud Mill Pond

Parking

Ample, paved

Approach

Paved county road

Facilities

None

Fees

None

Attractions

Pond fishing, access to extreme upper Choptank River

Historic Sites Within 7 Miles of John Medford Access

Historic Site

Miles
Upriver

Miles
Downriver

Choptank Mills

0.2

 

John Medford Access

 

 

Sandy Island Bridge

 

4.2

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on the Upper
Choptank River

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