Balderdash Cellars Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:10 PM)
- Water level
- 10.95 ft
- Tide
- 5.436 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8518979 — Coxsackie, Hudson River · 23.8 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Richmond Pond
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 01197145 — HOUSATONIC RIVER AT LENOXDALE, MA · 6.8 mi from Richmond Pond
Launch Light & Moon — August 4
local timeLast Quarter (59% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Balderdash Cellars
| Location | Camp Russell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Richmond Pond |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 4.9/5 (242 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 42.416011, -73.336097 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Berkshire County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (413) 464-4629 |
Balderdash Cellars is a boat launch providing access to Richmond Pond in Camp Russell, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.41601, -73.33610. Rated 4.9/5 based on 242 Google reviews.
Balderdash Cellars is a boat launch on Richmond Pond in Camp Russell, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Balderdash Cellars
How is Balderdash Cellars rated?
Balderdash Cellars has a 4.9 out of 5 rating based on 242 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Balderdash Cellars access?
Balderdash Cellars provides boat launch access to Richmond Pond in Camp Russell, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Balderdash Cellars?
Balderdash Cellars is located at coordinates 42.416011, -73.336097 in Camp Russell, Massachusetts. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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