Maps & Trails Along the Nanticoke River
Following are maps you may find useful as you plan a trip on the Nanticoke. As new water trail maps are developed for the river, they will be linked to this website.
Please note that these maps and trails do not include all public access sites along the Nanticoke River. For example, the Town of Federalsburg (on the Marshyhope Creek) has a boat ramp perfect for launching kayaks and canoes.
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Map of John Smith's Explorations |
Present Day Access Map |
Helpful Signs
Be on the lookout for these signs that are used to mark all the official public access sites on the Delaware portion of the Nanticoke Water Trail. The signs are visible from both land
and water.
Fishing Bay Water Trails
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has created the Transquaking River Loop and Island Creek Water Trails in the Fishing Bay Wildlife Management Area near Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge and Vienna, MD.








