City of Portland Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water at 215 South Road in Portland, ME. It's about 83 miles from Manchester, NH, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Chebeague Island Boat Ramp in Falmouth Foreside, about 4.3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | 215 South Road Cliff Island, ME 04019 |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Maine, including City of Portland Boat Ramp: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (boating rules); DACF Bureau of Parks and Lands (launches).
Details: 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 checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
The address is 215 South Road, Cliff Island, ME 04019. The directions button above takes you to the map pin.
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Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at City of Portland Boat Ramp. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Yarmouth Town Landing in Yarmouth, about 8.1 miles away.
Chebeague Island Boat Ramp in Falmouth Foreside (4.3 miles), Centennial Street Ramp in Portland (4.6 miles) and Boat Ramp in Harpswell Center in Harpswell Center (5.1 miles).
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