You'll find Joppa Slip in Newburyport. It's a public boat ramp. The drive from Lowell covers roughly 26 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Clipper City Rail Trail Boat Ramp in Newburyport, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Newburyport, MA |
| Surface | paved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Joppa Slip: Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (ramps); Massachusetts Environmental Police (boating rules).
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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 checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Joppa Slip is in Newburyport, Massachusetts. We only have the map location of Joppa Slip from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
We don't have fee information for Joppa Slip, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Newfields Town Landing in Stratham Station, about 16 miles away.
Clipper City Rail Trail Boat Ramp in Newburyport (under 1 mile), Somerby's Landing in Newburyport (under 1 mile) and Cashman Park Boat Ramp in Newburyport (1 mile).
Boat Ramps Nearby