Damariscotta River gives you public access to the water in Damariscotta, ME. It's inside Riverside Park. Closest alternative: Sherman Lake in Edgecomb (3.5 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Damariscotta, ME |
| Water | Damariscotta River |
| Park | Riverside Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Damariscotta: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (boating rules); DACF Bureau of Parks and Lands (launches).
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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.
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Damariscotta River is in Damariscotta, Maine. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Damariscotta River.
Damariscotta River is on Damariscotta River.
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Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Damariscotta River. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Atlantic Edge in Boothbay Harbor, about 14 miles away.
Sherman Lake in Edgecomb (3.5 miles), Pemaquid Pond Boat Landing in Nobleboro (5 miles) and Sheepscot River in Wiscasset (7 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby