Damariscotta River, a public boat ramp, is located in Boothbay Harbor. The next public ramp is Linekin Bay in Boothbay Harbor, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Boothbay Harbor, ME |
| Water | Damariscotta River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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Launch checklist
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Damariscotta River is in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Open the map link to see where Damariscotta River sits on the shore.
Damariscotta River is on Damariscotta River.
The map data has no fee details for Damariscotta River, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Atlantic Edge in Boothbay Harbor, about 2.4 miles away.
Linekin Bay in Boothbay Harbor (under 1 mile), Boothbay Sea and Science Center in Boothbay Harbor (under 1 mile) and Boothbay Harbor in Boothbay Harbor (2.4 miles).
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