Petapawag Canoe Launch
5.0
(1)Groton, MA 01450, USA
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Boat Ramps in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has 662 public boat ramps across 13 counties. Find free boat launches near you with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, directions, and real-time weather. Updated daily.
662
Boat Ramps
in Massachusetts
Best Boat Ramps in Massachusetts
The best-rated boat ramp in Massachusetts is Petapawag Canoe Launch in Pepperell, with a 5.0/5 rating from 1 Google reviews. It provides access to Nashua River. Other highly-rated options include Quabbin Reservoir area 1 in Belchertown (5.0/5).
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Waterbody |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petapawag Canoe Launch | Pepperell | 5.0/5 | 1 | Nashua River |
| 2 | Quabbin Reservoir area 1 | Belchertown | 5.0/5 | 3 | Quabbin Reservoir |
| 3 | Windsor Lake | North Adams | 5.0/5 | 1 | Windsor Lake |
| 4 | boat launch | Belchertown | 5.0/5 | 1 | Swift River |
| 5 | Balderdash Cellars | Camp Russell | 4.9/5 | 242 | Richmond Pond |
| 6 | Kayak Launch | Barre | 4.8/5 | 4 | Ware River |
| 7 | Norwottuck Rail Trail | Northampton | 4.8/5 | 252 | Connecticut River |
| 8 | Benedict Pond Loop | Great Barrington | 4.7/5 | 59 | Benedict Pond |
| 9 | Tully Lake Campground | Royalston | 4.7/5 | 143 | Tully Lake |
| 10 | George L. Darey Housatonic Valley Wildlife Management Area | Lenox | 4.7/5 | 3 | Housatonic River |
| 11 | Westville Recreation Area | Southbridge | 4.7/5 | 501 | Westville Lake |
| 12 | Chicopee Boat Launch | Chicopee | 4.6/5 | 5 | Connecticut River |
| 13 | Buffumville Lake Park | Charlton | 4.6/5 | 356 | Buffumville Reservoir |
| 14 | Millside Park | Easthampton | 4.5/5 | 59 | Nashawannuck Pond |
| 15 | Tolland State Forest Campground | Otis | 4.4/5 | 83 | Otis Reservoir |
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Browse Boat Ramps by County
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Falmouth
21 ramps
Bourne
19 ramps
Mashpee
16 ramps
Boston
15 ramps
Chatham
14 ramps
Orleans
13 ramps
Gloucester
12 ramps
Newbury
11 ramps
Newburyport
11 ramps
Eastham
8 ramps
Plymouth
8 ramps
Yarmouth
8 ramps
Brewster
7 ramps
Ipswich
7 ramps
Wareham
7 ramps
Winthrop
7 ramps
Haverhill
7 ramps
Fairhaven
7 ramps
Salem
6 ramps
Weymouth
6 ramps
Ashland
6 ramps
Provincetown
6 ramps
Concord
6 ramps
Marblehead
6 ramps
Sandwich
6 ramps
Dennis
6 ramps
New Bedford
6 ramps
Wayland
5 ramps
Harwich
5 ramps
Rowley
5 ramps
Scituate
5 ramps
Taunton
5 ramps
Lynn
5 ramps
Osterville
5 ramps
Belchertown
4 ramps
Easthampton
4 ramps
Cohasset
4 ramps
Shrewsbury
4 ramps
Medford
4 ramps
Fall River
4 ramps
Top Boat Ramps in Massachusetts
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Quabbin Reservoir area 1
5.0
(3)Old Ward Rd, Belchertown, MA 01007, USA
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Windsor Lake
5.0
(1)Windsor Lake Rd, North Adams, MA 01247, USA
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5.0
(1)Belchertown, MA 01007, USA
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Balderdash Cellars
4.9
(242)81 State Rd, Richmond, MA 01254, USA
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Kayak Launch
4.8
(4)Ware River, Barre, MA 01005, USA
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Norwottuck Rail Trail
4.8
(252)446 Damon Rd, Northampton, MA 01060, USA
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Benedict Pond Loop
4.7
(59)Great Barrington, MA 01230, USA
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Tully Lake Campground
4.7
(143)Royalston, MA 01368, USA
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George L. Darey Housatonic Valley Wildlife Management Area
4.7
(3)Lenox, MA 01240, USA
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Westville Recreation Area
4.7
(501)Sturbridge, MA 01566, USA
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Chicopee Boat Launch
4.6
(5)Medina St, Chicopee, MA 01013, USA
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Buffumville Lake Park
4.6
(356)229 Oxford Rd, Charlton, MA 01507, USA
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Millside Park
4.5
(59)2 Ferry St, Easthampton, MA 01027, USA
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Tolland State Forest Campground
4.4
(83)East Otis, MA 01029, USA
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Pauchaug Boat Ramp
4.3
(16)Pauchaug Ramp Rd, Northfield, MA 01360, USA
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Metacomet-Monadnock Trail
4.3
(21)2-98 Underwood Ave, Easthampton, MA 01027, USA
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Camp Half Moon
4.0
(87)9 Camp Half-Moon Rd, Monterey, MA 01245, USA
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Public boat ramp
3.5
(2)217 Hooppole Rd, Mashpee, MA 02649, USA
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Norwich Pond Boat Ramp
Huntington, Massachusetts
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Cliff Pond Boat Ramp
Brewster, Massachusetts
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Atlantic Ocean Boat Ramp
Marion, Massachusetts
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Sheriffs Pond Boat Ramp
Edgartown, Massachusetts
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Peter'S Pond Boat Ramp
Methuen, Massachusetts
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Craigville Marshes Boat Ramp
Centerville, Massachusetts
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Wequaquet Lake Boat Ramp
Centerville, Massachusetts
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Whiting Pond Boat Ramp
North Attleborough, Massachusetts
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Lake Street Boat Ramp
Tisbury, Massachusetts
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Lake Pearl Boat Ramp
Wrentham, Massachusetts
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Lake Attitash Boat Ramp
Merrimac, Massachusetts
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Plum Island River Marshes Boat Ramp
Newbury, Massachusetts
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Lake Sabbatia Boat Ramp
Norton, Massachusetts
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Kernwood Marina
PrivateSalem, Massachusetts
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Charles River Boat Ramp
Wellesley, Massachusetts
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Lorraine Larrabee Boat Launch
Weymouth, Massachusetts
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Fore River Boat Ramp
Braintree, Massachusetts
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Fore River Boat Ramp
Braintree, Massachusetts
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Bert's Boatyard
Weymouth, Massachusetts
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Fore River Boat Ramp
Weymouth, Massachusetts
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Farm Pond Boat Ramp
Dover, Massachusetts
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Cartopper Only Launch
Lincoln, Massachusetts
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Aaron River Boat Ramp
Cohasset, Massachusetts
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Atlantic Ocean Boat Ramp
Gloucester, Massachusetts
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Baker Pond Boat Ramp
Brewster, Massachusetts
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Corliss Landing
Gloucester, Massachusetts
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Annisquam River Marshes Boat Ramp
Gloucester, Massachusetts
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Long Wharf Landing
Gloucester, Massachusetts
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Fernwood Lake Boat Ramp
Gloucester, Massachusetts
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Lake Cochituate Boat Ramp
Wayland, Massachusetts
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Fore River Boat Ramp
Hingham, Massachusetts
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Margin Street Boat Ramp
Beverly, Massachusetts
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Draper's Point
Beverly, Massachusetts
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Baker Pond Boat Ramp
Brewster, Massachusetts
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Slough Pond Boat Ramp
Brewster, Massachusetts
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Gumpas Pond Brook Boat Ramp
Dracut, Massachusetts
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Little River Boat Ramp
Mashpee, Massachusetts
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Atlantic Ocean Boat Ramp
Mashpee, Massachusetts
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Oyster Pond Boat Ramp
Chatham, Massachusetts
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Salt Pond Boat Ramp
Eastham, Massachusetts
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Oyster Pond Boat Ramp
Chatham, Massachusetts
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Massachusetts Boat Ramp Statistics
662
Total Ramps
230
Cities
13
Counties
4.6
Avg Rating
Access Types
- Public (Free Access)
- 323 ramps
- Private
- 5 ramps
18 ramps in Massachusetts are rated 4.0 or higher by the boating community.
Top Waterbodies
- Atlantic Ocean
- 49 ramps
- Salt Pond
- 20 ramps
- Blessing of the Bay
- 16 ramps
- Salem Harbor
- 15 ramps
- Charles River
- 13 ramps
- Connecticut River
- 12 ramps
- Fore River
- 12 ramps
- Merrimack River
- 11 ramps
- Taunton River
- 10 ramps
- Little River
- 9 ramps
Cities With the Most Boat Ramps in Massachusetts
| City | Ramps |
|---|---|
| Falmouth | 21 |
| Bourne | 19 |
| Mashpee | 16 |
| Boston | 15 |
| Chatham | 14 |
| Orleans | 13 |
| Gloucester | 12 |
| Newbury | 11 |
| Newburyport | 11 |
| Eastham | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts Boat Ramps
Where can I find boat ramps near me in Massachusetts?
BoatLaunchMap has mapped 662 boat ramps across Massachusetts in 13 counties and 230 cities. Use our interactive map above or browse by county and city to find the closest launch site with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, and driving directions.
What are the best boat ramps in Massachusetts?
The highest-rated boat ramp in Massachusetts is Petapawag Canoe Launch in Pepperell, with a 5.0/5 Google rating from 1 reviews. See the full ranking at boatlaunchmap.com/best-boat-ramps/massachusetts.
How many free boat ramps are in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has 323 free public boat ramps out of 662 total ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap. 49% offer free public access.
Which city in Massachusetts has the most boat ramps?
Falmouth has the most boat ramps in Massachusetts with 21 mapped locations. Bourne is second with 19 ramps.