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Pocomoke River State Park: Shad Landing

State park · Snow Hill, Maryland

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 9 ft³/s over 75 years).
Use cautionGreat conditions todaycamping-nearbyBarbecue grillPicnic tablesPublic restroom
Editor's Notes
The Pocomoke is a true blackwater river, its tea-dark water mirroring a cypress-tupelo swamp that ranks among the northernmost stands of bald cypress in the U.S. Shad Landing offers paddling and camping along its quiet, jungle-like banks.

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01485500, as of Aug 21, 3:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 9 ft³/s over 75 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 3:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
7 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.76 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 9 ft³/s over 75 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Maryland yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NASSAWANGO CREEK NEAR SNOW HILL, MD (6.9 mi away), as of Aug 21, 3:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Pocomoke River State Park: Shad Landing

H: 81° L: 67°
Sunny
Sunny
81°
|
Feels like 83°
Precipitation
83%
Humidity
65%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
6.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Light rain
74°
3 AM
Light rain
70°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
70°
12 PM
Cloudy
77°
3 PM
Sunny
81°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
77°
9 PM
Overcast
72°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pocomoke River State Park: Shad Landing?
Pocomoke River State Park: Shad Landing is a state park in Snow Hill, Maryland.
Can you swim at Pocomoke River State Park: Shad Landing?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Pocomoke River State Park: Shad Landing rated?
Pocomoke River State Park: Shad Landing in Snow Hill, Maryland has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 919 reviews.
What amenities does Pocomoke River State Park: Shad Landing have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Pocomoke River State Park: Shad Landing include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

3461 Worcester Hwy, Snow Hill, MD 21863

Snow Hill, Maryland 21863

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Highlights

Picnics

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

Camping nearby🍖 Barbecue grill🏪 Baseball field🧺 Picnic tables🚻 Public restroom🏪 Slides🏪 Swings🏐 Volleyball court

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids👶 Good for kids birthday👶 Kid-friendly hikes👶 Playground