Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:25 PM)
- Water level
- 2.7 ft
- Tide
- 10.065 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 · 24.4 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Merrimack River
Updated 58 min agoSource: USGS station 01092000 — MERRIMACK R NR GOFFS FALLS, BELOW MANCHESTER, NH · 5.9 mi from Merrimack River
Launch Light & Moon — August 30
local timeWaning Gibbous (95% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Merrimack River (Riley Park)
| Location | Lawrence, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Merrimack River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.696610, -71.169641 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Merrimack River (Riley Park) is a public boat launch providing access to Merrimack River in Lawrence, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.69661, -71.16964. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Merrimack River (Riley Park) is a public boat launch on Merrimack River in Lawrence, 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 Merrimack River (Riley Park)
Is Merrimack River (Riley Park) free to use?
Yes, Merrimack River (Riley Park) is a public boat launch with free access in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
What water does Merrimack River (Riley Park) access?
Merrimack River (Riley Park) provides boat launch access to Merrimack River in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Merrimack River (Riley Park)?
Merrimack River (Riley Park) is located at coordinates 42.696610, -71.169641 in Lawrence, 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 Merrimack River (Riley Park) includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.