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Oxford-Bellevue Ferry

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Activities, Rentals, & More
101 East Strand, Oxford 5536 Bellevue Rd., Bellevue MD

(410) 745-9023

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Hours:

7 Days a Week through October at 9am-sunset, then Saturdays and Sundays through November 16.

Driving Directions:

From the Chesapeake Bay Bridge:
Take Route 50 East to Easton (approx. 26 miles). Go right onto Route 322 for 3.3 miles. Turn right on Route 333 South. The drive to Oxford is 9 miles. The ferry is at the end of Morris Street (Route 333 becomes Morris Street in Oxford). The speed limit in Oxford is 25 mph which is strictly enforced.
About Us

The Oxford Bellevue Ferry, believed to be the nation's oldest privately operated ferry service, crosses the Tred Avon River between Oxford, Maryland and Bellevue, Maryland.

The 3/4 of a mile trip takes 7-10 minutes. The 20 minute round trip shuttle service can accommodate nine vehicles, passengers, bikes, and motorcycles. Trailers, RV's and auto clubs are welcome.

St. Michaels, Maryland is a pleasant seven mile bike ride or drive from the Bellevue landing.

***FERRY LANDING LOCATIONS***

OXFORD - 101 East Strand (End RT 333)

BELLEVUE - 5536 Bellevue Road (End RT 329)

(Pull vehicle up to stop sign or in Bellevue walk-ons or bicycles raise call signal at end of pier.)

*** Schedule***

7 Days a Week (November - Sat, Sun only)
Beginning in Oxford at 9:00 a.m.
Continuous Crossings Every 15 - 20 minutes

Mid-April to Mid-November
Last Trip at Sunset*
*Call (410) 745-9023 for Exact Times

Closed * December * January * February * March
Ferry Opens in mid April. Call (410) 745-9023 for exact date.
(2014 Season begins Friday, April 18th)
Highlights

The Nations Oldest Privately Operated Ferry
Ferry Departs from Oxford and Arrives in Bellevue
We can Accommodate up to 9 Vehicles
We take Vehicles, Bikes, Passengers and MotorCycles
Trailers, RV's and Auto Clubs are Welcome
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