Veterans Field Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Lake Quannapowitt, is located in Wakefield. Paddlers use it as well. From Cambridge it's roughly 9.2 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Briarcliff Lodge Boat Ramp in Lynn (5.5 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Wakefield, MA |
| Water | Lake Quannapowitt |
| Park | Veterans Field |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Veterans Field Boat Ramp: 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, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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Veterans Field Boat Ramp is in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Veterans Field Boat Ramp itself.
It gives you access to Lake Quannapowitt.
The map data has no fee details for Veterans Field Boat Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
It's marked as kayak-friendly. Load at the side and leave the lane free.
Briarcliff Lodge Boat Ramp in Lynn (5.5 miles), Blessing of the Bay Boat Ramp in Somerville (7.5 miles) and Spy Pond Boat Launch in Arlington (7.6 miles).
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