Derby weekend at the marina
The derby packs a parade, 10K race, crab races, boat docking and a carnival into Labor Day weekend (September 4 to 6 in 2026), with most activity at Somers Cove Marina and boat slips rented for the event.
Crisfield ADA portable shower trailer & luxury combination shower and restroom trailer for rent
Flood and storm recovery crews in Crisfield can ask for an emergency shower trailer rental, and the line stays open at all hours for urgent calls. The 5-head, 20 ft shower container suits crew bases, while Derby weekend at Somers Cove Marina fits a 30 ft 8-stall restroom trailer with ADA-compliant, ramp-served stalls. Terms run short or long; estimated road time is about 4 hours.
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Restrooms and showers for sites in Crisfield that have none
Crisfield sits on Tangier Sound at the far southern edge of the Eastern Shore, a city that earned the title Seafood Capital of the World and still builds its calendar around the water. Labor Day weekend belongs to the National Hard Crab Derby at Somers Cove Marina, while the city dock serves the Smith Island and Tangier ferries. The ground is flat and ringed by marsh, so tidal flooding shapes what can sit where. McCready Memorial Hospital is the largest local employer.
Common needs in Crisfield: seafood industry, festivals, tidal flooding response, correctional.
Our restroom trailers, mobile shower trailers and shower and restroom combination trailers are ADA-accessible, delivered to your site and available as short-term rentals or long-term leases.
Local sites near Crisfield
- National Hard Crab DerbyLabor Day weekend festival at Somers Cove Marina since 1947
- J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam BakeHeld at Somers Cove Marina; 2026 edition was September 23
- Somers Cove MarinaLarge public marina, over 500 slips, hosting the biggest events
- Janes Island State ParkCampground, cabins and marked paddle trails with an annual Paddlefest
- Crisfield City DockLanding for Smith Island and Tangier passenger ferries
What Somerset and Crisfield expect
Crisfield is an incorporated city with its own City Hall, a City Manager and Clerk, a City Inspector and a Zoning Administrator who also enforces the city's Critical Area program. Permit guides say work in the 100-foot Critical Area buffer or in flood hazard areas needs added review first. The city website lists event permits, street closures and temporary use as topics, but those rules could not be read in this research, so confirm with City Hall before choosing a spot.
- Critical Area buffer starts at least 100 feet from mean high water.
- Flood hazard area permits call for a FEMA elevation certificate, per a permit guide.
- City website lists event permits, street closures and temporary use pages.
Access and delivery notes
- Route 413.
- Low-lying streets flood at high tide, so place units on elevated lots.
Ask City Hall whether a lot sits in the Critical Area buffer or a flood zone before choosing a spot, and watch tide forecasts for Main and Cove Streets.
Permit office: City of Crisfield City Hall (City Inspector and Zoning Administrator)
County office: Somerset County Department of Technical and Community Services (DTCS), Building Codes, Permits and Inspections Division, Princess Anne, MD 21853, (phone per third-party permit guide; confirm). County site: https://www.somersetmd.us
County health: Somerset County Health Department, Environmental Health Services, Westover, MD 21871,: temporary food permits and on-site wastewater questions. We did not find a county rule on portable toilets or gray water for events.
Permit rules and event dates change, so confirm current requirements with the office before you order. Water and power hookups are confirmed in your quote. For federal and state basics (OSHA, ADA, wastewater) read the Maryland rules guide.
Shower and restroom combo trailer rental near Crisfield
| Trailer | Stalls | Water and power | Best for | From (1-6 days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 ft shower-restroom combo | 3 private shower/restroom stalls | Hot and cold water; 120V/240V, 200 A | Small crews, estate events, tight sites | From $2,995 |
| 22 ft shower-restroom combo | 6 private stalls | Hot and cold water; 120V/240V, 200 A | Mid-size crews, festivals, campuses | From $4,995 |
| 30 ft shower-restroom combo | 8 private stalls | Hot and cold water; 120V/240V, 200 A | Base camps, plant outages, large events | From $3,995 |
| 20 ft shower container | 5 shower heads, water heater | 120V/240V, 200 A | Workforce and emergency shelters | From $3,995 |
| Combo + 1 ADA stall (3+1 and 8+1) | Standard stalls plus one ADA stall with ramp | As above | Public sites, schools, government, healthcare | Request a quote |
| 16-basin handwashing sink trailer | 16 basins | Water heater | Pairs with any unit for food and event sites | From $2,995 |
All prices are starting rates and may vary depending on delivery location, rental duration, site conditions and service needs. Request a quote for final pricing.
See restroom trailer rental prices in Maryland for 1-day to 3-month rates, or size a trailer with the stall planner.
Jobs and events in Crisfield that call for a trailer
Flood and storm recovery crews
Hurricane Sandy flooded the city in 2012 and displaced hundreds of residents, and recurring tidal flooding has led the city to block off the worst stretches of Main Street, Cove Street and North Somerset Avenue. Crews working through that need sanitation when building plumbing is out.
Campground and paddling groups
Janes Island State Park has 105 campsites, cabins and a marina, and group events such as its Paddlefest bring extra visitors. Anything placed on state park land would be a question for the park, not the city.
Derby weekend and waterfront siting
The National Hard Crab Derby has run on Labor Day weekend since 1947 and is the city's largest event, with a Main Street parade, a 10K, crab picking contests, a boat docking competition and a carnival. Somers Cove Marina is the center of it, and the Tawes Crab and Clam Bake uses the same grounds each September. A waterfront site means checking the Critical Area buffer and flood status with City Hall, and keeping a clear route for trucks away from the ferry traffic that uses the city dock.
Tidal flooding and storm response
Crisfield is flat, surrounded by salt marsh and built on a former shell midden, and Sandy's 2012 surge left most of the city underwater. More recent nor'easters and high tides have again put water on West Main Street and Cove Street. A trailer for response crews or temporary housing sites should sit above reachable water, with the lot checked against the flood map and the Critical Area buffer through the City Inspector before anything is scheduled.
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Other ways to rent near Crisfield
ADA restroom trailer rental
ADA-compliant restroom and shower trailers for Crisfield, including combination trailers with a dedicated ADA stall. See ADA trailers
Wedding and luxury restroom trailers
Luxury restroom trailer rental for weddings and events near Crisfield, with private stalls for every guest. See wedding trailers
Long-term rental and leasing
Monthly restroom and shower trailer rental for Crisfield job sites and facilities. See long-term rental
Around Crisfield
Crisfield is in Somerset County, part of the Eastern Shore.
Questions people ask before renting in Crisfield
Can a trailer be set up at Somers Cove Marina during Hard Crab Derby weekend?
Most derby activity is at the publicly owned marina, and the state announces slip rentals for the event, so placement there would be arranged with the marina and derby organizers rather than a private owner. Boat docking, the carnival and the 10K already use the space that weekend, so raise the request early.
Does tidal flooding affect where a trailer can go in Crisfield?
Yes. The city sits on a floodplain, and Main Street, Cove Street and North Somerset Avenue are known for standing water at high tides and in rain. Ask the City Inspector whether a lot lies in a flood hazard area or the Critical Area buffer, and favor higher, drier ground.
Do you respond to tidal flooding and storm events in Crisfield?
We can deliver restroom and shower trailers for recovery crews, subject to availability. Much of Crisfield is low-lying, so we confirm roads are passable, check the placement site's flood risk, and arrange power and water when we quote.
Do you supply the National Hard Crab Derby?
The Derby is held at Somers Cove Marina on Labor Day weekend, and organizers and hosts can rent restroom trailers for the event. The marina is run by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, so we confirm placement and approvals with the organizer when we quote.
Do you offer long-term restroom trailer rental or leasing in Crisfield?
Yes. Construction sites, renovations and seasonal operations use long-term rental and leasing. Monthly rates are on the rental prices page and the final price is set in your quote.
Tell us about your Crisfield site
Tell us the Maryland address, how many people and how long. We reply with the trailer, the stall count and the price.
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