Advertise with us
Visit Massachusetts

Boat Ramps

Massachusetts boat ramps offer many routes to the water

Massachusetts has the freshwater and saltwater sports and enough boat ramps to get you afloat anywhere you like. Launch your motorized, sail, or paddle boat and head out for a day of great fishing, exercise, and some serious relaxing. You’ll find access to lakes, ponds, rivers, and coastal waterways via paved ramps for bigger boats and gravel ramps for smaller ones. Parking for boat trailers abounds and sport fishing piers provide fishing area for recreational anglers. Stay near the waterfront and enjoy the great service and amenities while you’re there.

Click here to view Massachusetts Tide Charts

82 listings

  • Falmouth, MA

    Ashumet Pond

    Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers; 1 ramp; 1 lane; concrete. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie. Managed by state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

    Falmouth-Sandwich Road 508-759-3406
    Visit website

  • Orleans, MA

    Baker Pond (MA)

    Access to lakes, ponds and rivers for small boats, canoes and kayaks; 1 ramp; 1 lane; cartop access. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass. Managed by state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

    Off Route 6 508-759-3406
    Visit website

  • Barnstable, MA

    Barnstable Harbor (Blish Point)

    Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers; coastal access for all types; 1 ramp; 2 lanes; concrete ramp. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, fluke, flounder. Managed by Town of Barnstable.

    Commerce Road 508-862-4000
    Visit website

  • Yarmouth, MA

    Bass River

    Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers; coastal access for all types. Sport fishing pier provides fishing area for recreational anglers - barrier free; coastal access for all types; 1 ramp; 2 lanes; concrete. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, fluke, flounder. Managed by Town of Yarmouth.

    South Shore Drive 508-398-2231
    Visit website

  • Bourne, MA

    Great Herring Pond

    Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers;1 ramp; 1 lane; gravel. Fish species: Smallmouth bass, white perch, pickerel. Managed by state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

    Herring Pond Road 508-759-3406
    Visit website

  • Falmouth, MA

    Green Pond

    Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers; coastal access for all types; 1 ramp; 2 lanes; concrete. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, tautog, fluke. Managed by Town of Barnstable.

    Menauhant Road 508-862-4000
    Visit website

  • Barnstable, MA

    Hamblin Pond

    Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers; 1 gravel lane. Fish species: Trout, smallmouth bass. Managed by Town of Barnstable.

    Prospect Street 508-862-4000
    Visit website

  • Mashpee, MA

    Johns Pond

    Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers; 1 ramp; 1 lane; concrete. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, white perch. Managed by state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

    Hoopole Road 508-759-3406
    Visit website

  • Barnstable, MA

    Lovells Pond

    Access to lakes, ponds and rivers for small boats, canoes and kayaks; 1 ramp; 1 lane; cartop access. Fish species: Trout, smallmouth bass, pickerel. Managed by Town of Barnstable.

    Santuit-Newtown Road 508-862-4000
    Visit website

  • Mashpee, MA

    Mashpee/Wakeby Pond

    Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers; 1 ramp; 2 lanes; concrete ramp. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, white perch, pickerel. Managed by Town of Mashpee.

    Off Forestdale Road 508-539-1400
    Visit website

  • Truro, MA

    Pamet River

    Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers; coastal access for all types; 1 ramp; 1 lane; concrete ramp. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, cod, flounder. Managed by Town of Truro.

    Depot Road 508-349-7004
    Visit website

  • Eastham, MA

    Rock Harbor

    see link for Coastal Access Guide for many boat ramps and boat launch sites managed by Town of Eastham.

    many locations in town (see link) 508-240-5900
    Visit website

  • Harwich, MA

    Saquatucket Harbor

    Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers; coastal access for all types; 2 ramps; 2 lanes; concrete. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, fluke, cod. Managed by Town of Harwich.

    Main Street 508-430-7514
    Visit website

  • Brewster, MA

    Schoolhouse Pond

    Access to lakes, ponds and rivers for small boats, canoes and kayaks; no ramps; 1 lane; cartop access. Fish species: Largemouth bass, pickerel. Managed by Town of Brewster

    Main Street 508-896-3701
    Visit website

  • Sandwich, MA

    Craven's Landing on Scorton Creek

    Shore fishing area with minimally improved property that provides shore fishing access; coastal access for all types; no ramps; no lanes. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, flounder. Managed by state Division of Marine Fisheries.

    Holway Road
    Visit website

  • Falmouth, MA

    West Falmouth Harbor Landing

    Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers; coastal access for all types; 1 ramp; 1 lane; concrete pad. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, fluke. Managed by Town of Falmouth.

    55 Old Dock Road 508-457-2550
    Visit website

  • Dennis, MA

    Sesuit Harbor

    Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers; coastal access for all types; 1 ramp; 2 lanes; concrete. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, cod, flounder. Managed by Town of Dennis.

    Cold Storage Road 508-394-8300
    Visit website

  • Brewster, MA

    Sheep Pond

    Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers; 1 ramp; 1 lane; concrete. Fish species: Trout, smallmouth bass. Managed by Town of Brewster.

    Fisherman’s Landing Road 508-896-3701
    Visit website

  • Barnstable, MA

    Shubael Pond

    Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers; 1 ramp; 1 lane; gravel. Fish species: Trout, smallmouth bass. Managed by Town of Barnstable.

    Willimantic Drive 508-862-4000
    Visit website

  • Brewster, MA

    Slough Pond

    Access to lakes, ponds and rivers for small boats, canoes and kayaks; 1 lane; cartop access. Fish species: Largemouth bass, pickerel. Managed by Town of Brewster.

    Slough Road 508-896-3701
    Visit website

  • Barnstable, MA

    Wequaquet Lake

    Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers; 1 lane; concrete. Fish species: Largemouth bass, pickerel. Managed by Town of Barnstable.

    Shootflying Hill Road 508-862-4000
    Visit website

  • Hyannis, MA

    Old Harbor Road

    On Lewis Bay. Paved / no parking. Some ramps are free and others charge a fee for launching and/or parking.

    Old Harbor Road

  • Barnstable, MA

    Scudder Lane

    On Barnstable Harbor. Paved / limited parking. Some ramps are free and others charge a fee for launching and/or parking.

    Scudder's Lane

  • Bourne, MA

    Electric Avenue

    On Buttermilk Bay. Paved. Some ramps are free and others charge a fee for launching and/or parking.

    Electric Avenue

  • Bourne, MA

    Bourne Marina

    On Buttermilk Bay. Paved. Some ramps are free and others charge a fee for launching and/or parking.

    Academy Drive
    Visit website

  • Pocasset, MA

    Barlow’s Landing

    On Buzzard’s Bay. Paved

    Barlow’s Landing Road

  • Chatham, MA

    Bridge Street

    On Nantucket Sound. Paved

    Bridge Street

  • Chatham, MA

    Andrew Harding Lane

    On Chatham Harbor. Sand.

    Andrew Harding Lane

  • Chatham, MA

    Foot of Cove Road

    On Pleasant Bay. Sand.

    Cove Road

  • East Dennis, MA

    Town Landing

    Paved

    Sesuit Road

  • Gloucester, MA

    Annisquam River (Corliss Landing)

    Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, flounder. Managed by the City of Gloucester.

    Off Apple Street

  • Newburyport, MA

    Merrimack River (Cashman Park)

    General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, cod, flounder. Managed by the City of Newburyport.

    Merrimack Street at Cashman Park

  • Ipswich, MA

    Ipswich River

    General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, cod, flounder. Managed by the Town of Ipswich.

    East Street

  • Northfield, MA

    Connecticut River near Northfield Center

    One mile north of Northfield Center on Route 63. Paved parking area and ramp. The boat ramp can accommodate canoes, fishing boats, recreational motorboats. This property is part of the Connecticut River Greenway State Park. Fish species: Largemouth, smallmouth bass, northern pike white perch pickerel, black crappie, walleye. Managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.

    Off Route 63

  • Easthampton, MA

    Connecticut River (Oxbow)

    Take Route I-91 to exit 18 south on Route 5 in Easthampton. Thirty-five parking spaces and a paved ramp. Customary use by high powered recreational craft and larger fishing boats. Fish species: Largemouth, smallmouth bass, northern pike white perch pickerel, black crappie, walleye. This property is part of the Connecticut River Greenway State Park. Managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.

    North Street (Route 5)

  • Hinsdale, MA

    Ashmere Lake

    Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Smallmouth bass, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by state Department of Conservation and Recreation.

    Off Smith Road 617-727-1843

  • Waltham, MA

    Charles River (Waltham)

    Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Largemouth bass, northern pike, white perch, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

    Woerd Avenue
    Visit website

  • Medford, MA

    Upper Mystic Lake

    Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. No motorized boats allowed. Fish species: Largemouth bass, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation. - Info Sheet with Map

    at Mystic Lakes State Park - 481 Mystic Valley Parkway
    Visit website

  • Worcester, MA

    Indian Lake

    Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: largemouth bass, northern pike, white perch, black crappie. Managed by the City of Worcester.

    Grove Street

  • Wilbraham, MA

    Chicopee River

    Canoe access: Access to rivers most suitable for canoes and kayaks. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, northern pike, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.

    East Street

  • Wilbraham, MA

    Chicopee River (Red Bridge Landing)

    A steep, paved launch ramp wit parking area for about a dozen cars. Fish species: Largemouth bass, northern pike, white perch, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.

    Red Bridge Road
    Visit website

  • Brookfield, MA

    Quaboag Pond

    General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: largemouth bass, northern pike, white perch, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the Town of Brookfield.

    Shore Road

  • Sturbridge, MA

    Alum Lake

    Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pickerel. Managed by the Town of Sturbridge.

    Clark Road

  • Auburn, MA

    Eddy Pond

    Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Largemouth bass, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the Town of Auburn.

    South Street

  • Sutton, MA

    Manchaug Pond

    General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Largemouth bas, smallmouth bass, white perch, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the Town of Sutton.

    Off Torrey Road
    Visit website

  • Scituate, MA

    Scituate Harbor

    General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, cod, flounder. Managed by the Town of Scituate.

    Barker & Jericho Roads

  • Plymouth, MA

    Plymouth Harbor

    General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, cod, flounder. Managed by the Town of Plymouth.

    Water Street

  • Plymouth, MA

    Sandy Pond

    Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass. Managed by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.

    Gunning Point

  • Plymouth, MA

    Long Pond - Plymouth

    Shore fishing area: Minimally improved property that provides shore fishing access. Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pickerel. Managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.

    Clark Road

  • Mattapoisett, MA

    Mattapoisett Harbor (Short Wharf)

    General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, tautog, fluke. Managed by the Town of Mattapoisett.

    Water Street

  • Fairhaven, MA

    Acushnet River Basin (Pease Park)

    General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, tautog, fluke. Managed by the Town of Fairhaven.

    Pease Street

  • Fall River, MA

    Cook Pond

    Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Largemouth bass, tiger muskee, white perch, pickerel. Managed by the City of Fall River.

    Henry Street
    Visit website

  • Fall River, MA

    Brownell Street Boat Ramp at the Taunton River Basin

    General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, tautog, fluke, squeteague. Managed by the City of Fall River.

    Brownell Street
    Visit website

  • New Bedford, MA

    Clarks Cove

    Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, tautog, fluke. Managed by the City of New Bedford.

    W. Rodney French Blvd.

  • Dover, MA

    Charles River (Elm Bank)

    Canoe access: Access to rivers most suitable for canoes and kayaks. Fish species: Largemouth bass, northern pike, white perch, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by state Department of Conservation.

    Off Elliot Street

  • Needham, MA

    Charles River (Needham)

    Cartop access: Access to lakes, ponds and rivers for small boats, canoes and kayaks. Fish species: Largemouth bass, northern pike, white perch, pickerel, black crappie. Manage dby the state Department of Conservation.

    Fisher Street

  • Boston (Brighton), MA

    Charles River (Brighton)

    General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Largemouth bass, northern pike, white perch, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the state Department of Conservation.

    Nonantum Road at Daly Field

  • Watertown, MA

    Charles River (Watertown)

    Launch for small boats

    Charles River Road

  • Woburn, MA

    Horn Pond

    Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the City of Woburn.

    Lake Avenue

  • Lynn, MA

    Lynn Harbor

    General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, cod, flounder. Managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation.

    Lynnway

  • Westport, MA

    Horseneck Beach State Reservation

    Launch non-motorized or motorized boats from designated areas. Primary public boat launch is located just west of the park entrance along the Westport River, next to The Back Eddy restaurant. Another launch is located at the far south end of the park near Gooseberry Island.

    MA Route 88 South to John Reed Road 508-636-8816
    Visit website

  • Douglas, MA

    Douglas State Forest

    Activities at this popular state forest include water sports -- swimming, boating, paddling, fishing -- on Wallum Lake. There is a concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. The ramp is strictly for boat access and cannot be used to enter the park after hours. The ramp is signed for boat trailers only and will be enforced. The state forest in Massachusetts also borders on Connecticut and Rhode Island. - Trail Map (PDF)

    107 Wallum Lake Road 508-476-7872
    Visit website

  • Chicopee, MA

    Connecticut River at Melina Street

    One-half mile off Route 116 on Melina Street. Thirty-two parking spaces and a surfaced ramp. Shallow, moderate and deep draft recreational and fishing boats. Easy canoe and rowing shell access. This property is part of the Connecticut River Greenway State Park.

    Off Medina Street

  • Lee, MA

    October Mountain State Forest

    At this very large and rustic state park, car top boat ramps are available at Housatonic River (public access at New Lenox Road), Buckley Dunton Reservoir, and October Mountain Reservoir day-use area.

    317 Woodland Road 413-243-1778
    Visit website

  • Monterey, MA

    Beartown State Forest

    Benedict Pond attracts boaters year-round, but most flock here in the warmer weather. The boat ramps at Beartown State Forest vary from a small concrete ramp, to a concrete pad ramp system, to a gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers.

    69 Blue Hill Road 413-528-0904
    Visit website

  • Natick, MA

    Cochituate State Park

    This lake is composed of three large sections divided by east-west highways. The boat ramp is located on Middle Lake. Lake is shared by paddlers and power boats. Personal watercraft are prohibited on all sections of the lake. Water skiing is allowed only on South Lake. Boating may be done only during daytime. Swimming from boats is not allowed. Boaters are responsible to control their wake.

    Hours (Summer): 8am - 8pm, bathrooms locked at 7pm.

    Parking Fees (May-October): $8 for MA Residents; $30 for Out-of-State Resident

    43 Commonwealth Road 508-653-9641
    Visit website

  • Lowell, MA

    Lowell Heritage State Park

    This park includes a network of canals that powered the mills and a two-mile esplanade along the Merrimack River. The Rourke Brothers State Boat Ramp at Route 113 (Pawtucket Blvd.) is open seasonally to allow boating access to the Merrimack River. The parking area allows boat trailers and car-top parking. Use of ramp is free. The entrance to the boat ramp is across from Tyco Electronics, Inc. at 1011 Pawtucket Blvd. and is one-half mile west of the Rourke Bridge.

    160 Pawtucket Boulevard 978-458-8750
    Visit website

  • Yarmouth, MA

    Long Pond (Wings Grove)

    Open Memorial Day to Labor Day; fresh water beach on inland pond

    Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, white perch, pickerel. Small playground, wooded area, basketeball court, seasonal Porta-John. Managed by Town of Yarmouth.

    Davis Road 508-398-2231
    Visit website

  • Northampton, MA

    Connecticut River Greenway State Park

    Use the Pauchaug, Barton Cove, Sunderland, Hatfield, and Chicopee Boat Access points to launch your canoe (find details below). Elwell Recreation Area is designated for canoes and rowing only. Paddle at your own pace up/down the scenic and historic Connecticut River.

    136 Damon Road 413-586-8706
    Visit website

  • Pittsfield, MA

    Onota Lake Boat Launch

    Park on fresh water lake; fishing, boat ramp; life guards

    A boat ramp and rentals of motor boats and canoes and kayaks are available at this fresh-water lake. See full description of Burbank Park and Onota Lake.

    Lakeway Drive
    Visit website

You May Also Like...

Shell Fishing

Shell Fishing

Chowda! Find where you can shellfish.

Find More
Swimming Spots

Swimming Spots

Find swimming spots at lakes and rivers

Find More
Outdoor Adventures

Outdoor Adventures

Find more Massachusetts outdoor adventures

Find More

Free newsletter

Join 31,000 readers. Unsubscribe from any issue.

Cookies on Visit Massachusetts

We would like to use cookies to count visits with Google Analytics and to show our newsletter sign-up. Nothing is set unless you agree, and the site works the same either way.

Privacy policy