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Connecticut River Greenway State Park Boat Launch (non-motorized)
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A very steep slipway. It is impossible to back a boat and car straight down it due to car barriers about 15ft in front of it. Good for kayaks, paddle boards and small boats that can be wheeled down by hand. Free to use.
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Boathouse and launching rails of the former Dolliver's Neck Coast Guard Station. The Coast Guard Station relocated to its current site in 1974.
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🌊 Cape Cod Canal
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Managed by Army Corps
Striped bass runs
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🌊 Connecticut River
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Managed by State
Franklin County
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🌊 Duxbury Bay
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RestroomsTrailer ParkingCourtesy Dock
Managed by Town
South Shore launch
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🌊 Atlantic Ocean
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Managed by City
Cape Ann fishing
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🌊 Lake Cochituate
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Managed by State
Metro West access
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🌊 Lake Quinsigamond
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RestroomsTrailer ParkingCourtesy Dock
Managed by State
Central MA boating
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🌊 Merrimack River
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Managed by City
Striped bass capital
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🌊 Buzzards Bay
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Managed by Town
Cape Cod gateway
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🌊 Otis Reservoir
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Managed by State
Berkshire hills fishing
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🌊 Otis Reservoir
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Managed by State
Berkshire County
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🌊 Plum Island Sound
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Managed by State
North Shore fishing
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🌊 Plymouth Harbor
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Managed by Town
Saltwater stripers and blues
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🌊 Pontoosuc Lake
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Managed by State
Berkshire fishing
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🌊 Quabbin Reservoir
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Managed by DCR
Landlocked salmon and lake trout
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🌊 Salem Harbor
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Managed by City
Historic harbor launch
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🌊 Wachusett Reservoir
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Managed by DCR
Central MA, permit required
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For kayaks, canoes, small skiffs. Electric motors only.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Boat Ramps in Massachusetts
How many public boat ramps are in Massachusetts? ▼
RampFinder lists 430 public boat ramps in Massachusetts, including 417 free launches. We continuously add new ramps as we discover them.
Are there free boat ramps in Massachusetts? ▼
Yes! 417 of our 430 listed ramps in Massachusetts are completely free to use. Many are maintained by county, city, or state agencies.
What are the most popular fishing waters in Massachusetts? ▼
The most popular waters with boat ramps include , Atlantic Ocean, Lake Cochituate, Otis Reservoir, Wachusett Reservoir. Each offers public launch access for fishing and recreation.
Do I need a permit to launch a boat in Massachusetts? ▼
Requirements vary by location. Some ramps are free, while state parks typically require entry fees. Always check local regulations. Many Army Corps of Engineers and municipal ramps are free to the public.