Are there free boat ramps in Merrimack County, New Hampshire?

Yes — 31 public boat ramps in Merrimack County are listed as free or no-fee. Public ramps are operated by state, county, or city agencies and are open to anyone with a registered watercraft.

Do I need a permit to launch a boat at a free Merrimack County ramp?

Most public ramps in New Hampshire are free to use but you may need a current boater safety certificate and a registered watercraft. Some state-park ramps charge a parking fee even when the launch itself is free. Check the individual ramp page for current fee information.

Free Public Boat Launches in Merrimack County, NH

There are 31 free, public boat launches in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. All ramps on this page are operated by a public agency (state, county, federal, or municipal) with no launch fee or with public access listed by the maintaining authority.

All free public boat launches in Merrimack County (31)

All free public boat launches in Merrimack County (31)

Blodgett Landing

Lagace Beach Boat Launch

Contoocook River Boat Ramp

Contoocook River Boat Ramp

Hopkinton-Everett Reservoir Boat Ramp

Merrimack River Boat Ramp

Gile Pond Boat Access

Winnipesaukee River Boat Ramp

Winnipesaukee River Boat Ramp

Merrimack River Boat Ramp

Shadow Hill State Forest Boat Access

Long Pond Boat Ramp

Massasecum Lake Boat Ramp

Merrimack River Boat Ramp

Chestnut Pond Boat Ramp

Merrimack River Boat Ramp

Suncook River Boat Ramp

Turtletown Pond Boat Launch

French Pond Boat Ramp

Stumpfield Boat Launch

River Road Boat Launch

Sunapee Lake Boat Ramp

Pemigewasset River Boat Ramp

Kezar Lake Boat Ramp

Everett Arena Boat Ramp

Merrimack River Boat Ramp

Turee Pond Boat Ramp

Merrimack River Boat Ramp

Merrimack River Boat Ramp

Bow Boat Ramp

Little Sunapee Dam Boat Launch

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