Grimes Cove is a public boat ramp in Boothbay Harbor, ME. The next public ramp is Carousel Marina in Boothbay Harbor, about 2.5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Boothbay Harbor, ME |
| Water | Grimes Cove |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Grimes Cove: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (boating rules); DACF Bureau of Parks and Lands (launches).
Read more: 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.
Grimes Cove is in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. We only have the map location of Grimes Cove from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
It gives you access to Grimes Cove.
Our data does not say whether Grimes Cove charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Grimes Cove clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Atlantic Edge in Boothbay Harbor, about 2.6 miles away.
Carousel Marina in Boothbay Harbor (2.5 miles), Atlantic Edge in Boothbay Harbor (2.6 miles) and Boothbay Harbor in Boothbay Harbor (2.7 miles).
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