Boat Launches
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Boat Launches in Maine
Browse the destinations collected under Boat Launches in Maine so you can compare the strongest park guides and stops in one place.
This 8.8-acre city park offers sweeping views of the busy Portland Harbor, Portland skyline, and access to the Bug Light.
A concrete half-tide boat ramp with a small sandy beach good for swimming.
A public right-of-way which provides access to a small reached has been used by commercial fishermen for generations to access their boat moored offshore.
A state-owned concrete, half-tide ramp is located on the eastern side of Nonesuch River which is popular with paddlers.
A concrete public ramp located next to the Dunning Boat Yard which can be used as a launching point for exploring the Harraseeket River.
A high-tide hand-carry launch for paddlers looking to access Scarborough Marsh, or a starting point for walking looking to access either the Eastern Trail (south).
A path at the end of Dunstan Landing Road that once crossed the Scarborough Marsh. Paddlers can launch here at high-tide but Dunstan Landing is a much better spot.
A 2-mile paved path along the harbor and shoreline.
Starting in the woods near Kennebunk and running almost thirty miles to the lighthouse of South Portland, the Eastern Trail is a popular walking path for those wishing to view historical Maine.
A sandy beach that is very popular with locals and vacationers alike.
A busy town marina which has a small parking lot, access to a small beach, a half-tide ramp, and a floating dock.
A short public-access way which connects to a small sand beach.
A small pullout next to a hand-carry launch just to the right after crossing over the causeway.
A small harry-carry site mainly used by clammers during low-tide.
This a town-owned docks and small ramp is hidden on the western side of Cousins Island, and known for its amazing sunsets.
A busy boat launch with two concrete ramps and hand-carry access for paddlers.
A small harry-carry launch area which allows for downstream access to the Harraseeket River and harbor.
Access here is mainly used by clammers. The path leads to mudflats and paddlers can hand-carry and launch at high-tide.
The former town landing is an excellent spot to hand-carry a kayak, enjoy a swim, or relax with the view.
Two full-tide, paved ramps are located on the western side of the Scarborough River.
A part-tide landing with a floating dock which is used by paddlers and visitors looking to relax and enjoy the view.
The ruins of a 17th-century French settlement sit on Saint Croix Island in eastern Maine, a reminder of a time when France was seeking to establish claim on a large swath of North America.
A picnic area along the 3.8-mile road skirting the very edge of Somes Sound, the only fjard on the American East Coast.
A short walking trail of only .3 miles which provides visitors with self-guided tour opportunities.
This public boat ramp is large enough to launch all types of boats.
A secluded area with is part of the Rachel Carlson Wildlife Refuge is used by paddlers, anglers, and visitors just looking for a quiet moment.
A small rocky beach provides paddlers an opportunity to launch separate for motorized boats.
Although the name implies a good location to enjoy the sunset, the view actually looks east.
A public right-of-way which leads to a rocky ledge and small pocket beach.
This site provides access to the shoreline and is mainly used by clammers.
This is Yarmouth's main town landing is constantly busy with commercial and recreational boating activity.
A public right-of-way which leads to a small beach that can be used by paddlers to hand-launch.
A half-tide concrete boat ramp with wide-open views of Maquoit Bay.
A small park with camping and several paths for walking overlooking Casco Bay.
Located on the Sheepscot River, there are two deep water moorings available to the public and overnight docking to accommodate three boats.
