Boat Ramps NearbyWells River
Wells River, a public boat ramp, is located in Woodsville. It's listed as free to use. If it's full, <different> Boat Ramp in Woodsville is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Woodsville, NH |
| Water | Wells River |
| Launch fee | free |
Before you launch at Wells River
- Before you back down, check the drain plug and unplug the trailer lights.
- Set the parking brake before anyone steps out, even if the ramp at Wells River looks flat.
- Winch the boat on when you leave Wells River, because prop wash from power loading undermines the concrete.
- When you leave Wells River, pull off any weeds and drain all water from the boat.
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
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
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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About Wells River
Where is Wells River?
Wells River is in Woodsville, New Hampshire. We only have the map location of Wells River from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Which lake or river does Wells River access?
It gives you access to Wells River.
Is Wells River free?
According to the map data there is no fee at Wells River.
Can paddlers use Wells River?
Kayaks are usually fine at Wells River as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Upper Baker Pond Beach in Orford, about 17 miles away.
What other boat launches are near Wells River?
<different> Boat Ramp in Woodsville (under 1 mile), Bedell Bridge Boat Ramp in Haverhill (7.4 miles) and Long Pond Day Use Area Boat Ramp in Haverhill (11 miles).
Other launches near Woodsville
- <different> Boat Ramp Woodsville, <1 mi
- Bedell Bridge Boat Ramp Haverhill, 7.4 mi
- Long Pond Day Use Area Boat Ramp Haverhill, 11 mi
- Fosters Pond Access Area Saint Johnsbury, 14 mi