Dock

RVC Marina is available for all Rio Vista Community members to enjoy.

• The marina is open from dawn to dusk daily.
• Swimming is not permitted in the marina area.
• Fishing is permitted along the shoreline only.
• Hand line crabbing is allowed, but box net crabbing is not allowed.

SLIP RENTAL FEE (annual):  RVCA members $225 / non-members $325
RENTAL SEASON:  March 30 – November 15

Members of RVC and non-members are eligible to rent slips at our marina.  We have 22 slips available for rental.  The renter must meet safety requirements and have their vessel properly licensed and registered per Maryland law.  RVC slips can accommodate vessels as small as canoes and as large as a 20 ft center console.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CAN I PARK MY TRAILER AT THE DOCK AREA?

The dock loading area is for short term parking of vehicles only. Trailer parking is prohibited.

CAN I FISH OR CRAB FROM THE DOCK?

Fishing and crabbing is prohibited from the dock, but fishing is allowed from the river shoreline along the road and parking area. Please clean up and “leave no trace” before you leave.

*** Click these links to see the posted guidance with more dock area rules and boat slip regulations.

DO I HAVE TO BE AN RVC MEMBER TO RENT A SLIP?
No, it is not necessary to be a member to rent a slip, but community members have priority during the annual reservation process.

HOW DO I RENT A SLIP?
Fill out the Boat Slip Agreement Lease. Send the completed rental form along with the fee to:

Dockmaster
Rio Vista Community Association
P.O. Box 254
St. Michaels, MD 21663