Bold Point Dock gives you public access to the water in East Providence, RI. The next public ramp is Gano Park Boat Ramp in Providence, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | East Providence, RI |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Read more: 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.
Launch checklistStill waiting for the first review of this launch.
Bold Point Dock is in East Providence, Rhode Island. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Bold Point Dock.
Our data does not say whether Bold Point Dock charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Bold Point Dock and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Batcheller Ave Boat Launch in Cranston, about 4.4 miles away.
Gano Park Boat Ramp in Providence (under 1 mile), Roger Williams Park Boat Ramp in Providence (2.9 miles) and Sabin Point Park Boat Ramp in Providence (3.6 miles).
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