Freshwater Cove Landing, a public boat ramp, is located in Gloucester. The drive from Boston covers roughly 25 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Kettle Cove Landing in Manchester-by-the-Sea is 2 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Gloucester, MA |
| Water | Freshwater Cove |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Freshwater Cove Landing, check closures with Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (ramps); Massachusetts Environmental Police (boating rules).
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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.
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Freshwater Cove Landing is in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Freshwater Cove Landing itself.
Freshwater Cove Landing is on Freshwater Cove.
The map data has no fee details for Freshwater Cove Landing, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Kayaks are usually fine at Freshwater Cove Landing as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Veterans Field Boat Ramp in Wakefield, about 21 miles away.
Kettle Cove Landing in Manchester-by-the-Sea (2 miles), Corliss Landing in Gloucester (2.6 miles) and Long Wharf Landing in Gloucester (3.2 miles).
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