Back River, a public boat ramp, is located in Boothbay. The map data shows 2 launch lanes, which helps on busy weekends. The next public ramp is Knickerbocker Lake in Boothbay, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Boothbay, ME |
| Water | Back River |
| Ramps | 2 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Boothbay: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (boating rules); DACF Bureau of Parks and Lands (launches).
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklistNo ratings so far, so tell us how the ramp, the parking and the water were.
Back River is in Boothbay, Maine. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Back River.
Back River, in Boothbay.
Our data does not say whether Back River charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Paddlers can usually use Back River. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Atlantic Edge in Boothbay Harbor, about 3 miles away.
Knickerbocker Lake in Boothbay (under 1 mile), Townsend Gut in Boothbay Harbor (2.7 miles) and Boothbay Harbor in Boothbay Harbor (2.9 miles).
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