Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Boston, MA
Boston has 10 public boat ramps and launches. Another 56 are within 25 miles.
Search the map around Boston Kayak & canoe launches in BostonFishing piers in Boston
More boat ramps around Boston
- 1.1 mi Waterfront Walkway Cambridge Fishing pier
- 3.4 mi Sylvester Baxter Riverfront Park Boat Ramp Somerville Boat ramp
- 3.6 mi Blessing of the Bay Boat Ramp Somerville Boat rampKayak launch
- 4.3 mi Squibnocket Park Boat Ramp Watertown Boat rampKayak launch
- 5.6 mi Spy Pond Boat Launch Arlington Boat rampKayak launch
- 5.9 mi Winthrop Boat Ramp Winthrop Boat ramp
- 6 mi Massa Playground Boat Ramp Winthrop Boat ramp
- 8.3 mi Woerd Avenue Boat Launch Waltham Boat ramp
- 8.6 mi Brill Field Boat Ramp Quincy Boat ramp
- 9 mi Lazazzero Playground Boat Ramp Waltham Boat ramp
Launching in Boston at a glance
| Boat ramps | 4 |
|---|---|
| Fishing piers and access | 6 |
| Marked free | 2 |
Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Charles River.
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How many boat launches are in Boston, MA?
We list 10 launches in Boston, including Boston National Historical Park Fishing Pier, Boston Public Garden Boat Ramp and Charles River Esplanade Boat Ramp. Another 56 are within 25 miles.
Are there free boat ramps in Boston?
Boston Public Garden Boat Ramp and Charles River Esplanade Boat Ramp are marked free in the map data. For the other launches in Boston we have no fee details.
Where is the nearest kayak launch to Boston?
Blessing of the Bay Boat Ramp in Somerville, about 3.6 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
Is there a fishing pier in Boston?
Yes: Boston National Historical Park Fishing Pier, Charles River Esplanade Fishing Pier, Charles River Reservation Fishing Pier and Deerfield Street Dock and 2 more.
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