Boat Ramps NearbyPopes Landing
Popes Landing, a public boat ramp, is located in Danvers. Closest alternative: Kernwood Marina in Salem (1.6 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Danvers, MA |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before you launch at Popes Landing
- Get the boat ready away from the lane at Popes Landing, so the ramp stays free for the next trailer.
- Stop when the boat starts to float at Popes Landing, no deeper, and leave the vehicle in park with the brake set.
- Load with the winch, not the throttle, so Popes Landing stays usable for everyone.
- Before you drive off from Popes Landing, remove plants and mud and drain all water to stop invasive species from spreading.
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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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 Popes Landing
What is the address of Popes Landing?
Popes Landing is in Danvers, Massachusetts. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Popes Landing.
Is there a fee at Popes Landing?
No fee information yet for Popes Landing, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Can I launch a kayak at Popes Landing?
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Popes Landing. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Veterans Field Boat Ramp in Wakefield, about 8.6 miles away.
Where else can you launch near Popes Landing?
Kernwood Marina in Salem (1.6 miles), Draper's Point in Beverly (1.8 miles) and Margin Street Boat Ramp in Beverly (1.8 miles).
Other launches near Danvers
- Kernwood Marina Salem, 1.6 mi
- Draper's Point Beverly, 1.8 mi
- Margin Street Boat Ramp Beverly, 1.8 mi
- Sandy Beach Boat Ramp Beverly, 2.5 mi