You'll find Blessing of the Bay Boat Ramp on Mystic River in Somerville. It's a public boat ramp. Paddlers use it as well. Closest alternative: Sylvester Baxter Riverfront Park Boat Ramp in Somerville (under 1 mile).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Somerville, MA |
| Water | Mystic River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Somerville: 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 Paddlers
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch 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.
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Blessing of the Bay Boat Ramp is in Somerville, Massachusetts. We only have the map location of Blessing of the Bay Boat Ramp from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Blessing of the Bay Boat Ramp is on Mystic River.
Our data does not say whether Blessing of the Bay Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Yes, Blessing of the Bay Boat Ramp is listed as suitable for kayaks and canoes too. Launch from the side so trailers can use the lane.
Sylvester Baxter Riverfront Park Boat Ramp in Somerville (under 1 mile), Waterfront Walkway in Cambridge (2.5 miles) and Charles River Esplanade Fishing Pier in Boston (2.9 miles).
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