Bucknam Place gives you public access to the water on Friar Roads in Eastport, ME. The next public ramp is Johnson Bay Boat Launch in Eastport, about 3.3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Eastport, ME |
| Water | Friar Roads |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Eastport: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (boating rules); DACF Bureau of Parks and Lands (launches).
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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 checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Bucknam Place is in Eastport, Maine. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Bucknam Place.
It gives you access to Friar Roads.
We don't have fee information for Bucknam Place, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Bucknam Place. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Meddybemps Town Dock in Calais, about 20 miles away.
Johnson Bay Boat Launch in Eastport (3.3 miles), Pennamaquan River Boat Launch in Eastport (7.1 miles) and Indian Lake Boat Access in East Machias (18 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby