You'll find First Settlers' Landing on Parker River in Rowley. It's a public boat ramp. From Lowell it's roughly 26 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Newbury Landing in Rowley is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Rowley, MA |
| Water | Parker River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for First Settlers' Landing: Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (ramps); Massachusetts Environmental Police (boating rules).
More in our guide: 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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First Settlers' Landing is in Rowley, Massachusetts. There is no street address for First Settlers' Landing in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Parker River, in Rowley.
The map data has no fee details for First Settlers' Landing, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of First Settlers' Landing and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Newfields Town Landing in Stratham Station, about 19 miles away.
Newbury Landing in Rowley (under 1 mile), Joppa Slip in Newburyport (3.2 miles) and Clipper City Rail Trail Boat Ramp in Newburyport (3.6 miles).
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