Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:04 PM)
- Water level
- 0.95 ft
- Tide
- 8.739 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 8443970 — Boston · 5.9 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Charles River
Updated 23 min agoSource: USGS station 01103500 — CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER, MA · 3 mi from Charles River
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Charles River Boat Ramp
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Charles River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.359513, -71.166326 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Charles River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.35951, -71.16633. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Charles River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Charles River in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. 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 Charles River Boat Ramp
Is Charles River Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Charles River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Boston, Massachusetts.
What water does Charles River Boat Ramp access?
Charles River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Charles River Boat Ramp?
Charles River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 42.359513, -71.166326 in Boston, Massachusetts. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Charles River Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.