Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:25 PM)
- Tide
- 3.209 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 8419870 — Seavey Island · 22.4 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 21
local timeFirst Quarter (44% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: First Settlers' Landing
| Location | Newbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Parker River Marshes |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.762888, -70.837199 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Essex County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
First Settlers' Landing is a public boat launch providing access to Parker River Marshes in Newbury, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.76289, -70.83720.
First Settlers' Landing is a public boat launch on Parker River Marshes in Newbury, Essex 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, 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.
Related: boat ramp near Newbury • public launch in Essex County • fishing access on Parker River Marshes • Massachusetts boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Settlers' Landing
Is First Settlers' Landing free to use?
Yes, First Settlers' Landing is a public boat launch with free access in Newbury, Massachusetts.
What water does First Settlers' Landing access?
First Settlers' Landing provides boat launch access to Parker River Marshes in Newbury, Massachusetts.
How do I get to First Settlers' Landing?
First Settlers' Landing is located at coordinates 42.762888, -70.837199 in Newbury, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 2.3 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.