Ripley Pond Slipway, a public boat ramp, is located at 97 Neals Drive in Dexter. Closest alternative: Wassookeag Boat Launch in Dexter (4.9 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | 97 Neals Drive Ripley, ME 04930 |
| Water | Ripley Pond |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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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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The address is 97 Neals Drive, Ripley, ME 04930. The directions button above takes you to the map pin.
Ripley Pond Slipway is on Ripley Pond.
Fees for Ripley Pond Slipway are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Paddlers can usually use Ripley Pond Slipway. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Cleaver Landing in Skowhegan, about 22 miles away.
Wassookeag Boat Launch in Dexter (4.9 miles), Big Indian Pond Boat Launch in Saint Albans (5.2 miles) and Garland Pond Boat Launch in Garland (11 miles).
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