Hosmer Pond, a public boat ramp, is located in Camden. It belongs to Ragged Mountain Recreation Area. There's no launch fee according to the map data. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. If it's full, Barrett's Cove Beach Boat Ramp in Camden is 3 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Camden, ME |
| Water | Hosmer Pond |
| Park | Ragged Mountain Recreation Area |
| Launch fee | free |
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Hosmer Pond is in Camden, Maine. Open the map link to see where Hosmer Pond sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Hosmer Pond.
Launching at Hosmer Pond costs nothing, going by the map data.
It's marked as kayak-friendly. Load at the side and leave the lane free.
Barrett's Cove Beach Boat Ramp in Camden (3 miles), Rockport Marine Park Boat Ramp in Rockport (3.5 miles) and Steamboat Landing in Camden (3.7 miles).
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