Eastern Shore
Dorchester County, Maryland
County seat: Cambridge
Dorchester County is one of Maryland's largest counties by land area, a low-lying landscape of rivers, marsh and farmland along the Chesapeake. Cambridge, the county seat, has restored much of its historic waterfront downtown.
Cities, Towns & Communities
2 full community guides available in this county.
Attractions
- Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park
- Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
- Choptank River Lighthouse
- Dorchester County Historical Society
Parks & Recreation
- Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park
- Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
- Sailwinds Park
- Hooper Islands
Transportation
US 50 crosses the county between the Bay Bridge and Salisbury, with MD 16 and MD 331 running north-south.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge?
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is in Dorchester County, south of Cambridge. It is known for bald eagles, waterfowl and the marshland scenery of the Chesapeake.