You'll find Mackerel Cove at 33 Abner Point Road in Harpswell Center. It's a public boat ramp. It's run by town of Harpswell. It's about 89 miles from Manchester, NH, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Garrison Cove Town Landing in Harpswell Center, about 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | 33 Abner Point Road Bailey Island, ME 04003 |
| Water | Mackerel Cove |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | town of Harpswell |
Rules and closures near Harpswell Center: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (boating rules); DACF Bureau of Parks and Lands (launches).
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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The address is 33 Abner Point Road, Bailey Island, ME 04003. The directions button above takes you to the map pin.
Mackerel Cove is on Mackerel Cove.
We don't have fee information for Mackerel Cove, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Hildreth Road Landing in Harpswell Center, about 6.6 miles away.
The map data names town of Harpswell as the operator of Mackerel Cove.
Garrison Cove Town Landing in Harpswell Center (1 mile), Potts Point Town Landing in Harpswell Center (1 mile) and Town Landing (South) in Harpswell Center (1.5 miles).
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