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Cobscook Bay State ParkHiking, picnicking, camping, boating, and birdwatching activities are available in abundance on the 888 acres of Cobscook Bay State Park.
Boat Launch, Maine State
Explore Boat Launch in Maine State with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Boat Launch Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Boat Launch guide to compare the stops that belong together in Maine State, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Holbrook Island SanctuaryFirst realized in 1971 as a donation to "maintain this natural sanctuary in its original state without improvements," Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park is now a total of 1,345 acres and includes meadows.
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Lamoine State ParkHistorically, Lamoine State Park was a naval base for coal refueling, when coal became obsolete, the area became a 55-acre park.
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Roque Bluffs State ParkLocated on Georgetown Island, Maine, Roque Bluffs State Park is a total of 274 acres of bluffs, shoreland, woods, and an old orchard.
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Scarborough Beach State ParkOn the southeastern coast of Maine sits Scarborough, a coastal resort town, and one of the fastest-growing communities for families.
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Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site (Ft. William Henry)Originally home to Native Americans for over one thousand years, the site was established as an early English outpost sometime between 1625 and 1628 and is now one of the most historically significant sites in the nation.
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Piscataqua Boat Basin/Dead Duck LandingA concrete ramp and floating dock on 9 acres of land which provides access to Piscataqua River, Portsmouth Harbor, and the Gulf of Maine.
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William A. Bray Memorial ParkA 3-acres town park on the shore of the Salmon Falls River.
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Counting House ParkA scenic town park located at the base of the dam along the Salmon Falls River.
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Traip Academy Boat RampA small paved, all-tide boat ramp with dock and small float provides access to the Piscataqua River.
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Old Ferry Lane Right-of-WayA part-tide hand-carry launch site for paddlers that provides access to Back Channel.
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Barter's Creek Right-of-WayA short trail through the woods to a tidal inlet provides a place to fish, paddlers to launch, and people to swim.
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Kittery Point Town Pier and Boat RampA popular spot along the Portsmouth Harbor has two piers, a floating dock, and a part-tide paved boat ramp.
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Cutts Island Lane Right-of-WayA hand-carry boat launch for paddlers looking to access Chauncey Creek or Brave Boat Harbor, if the tide permits.
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Cutts Island TrailThe Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge protects a total of 7600 acres from Cape Elizabeth to Kittery, Maine.
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Rogers ParkThis 23-acre town-owned park is tucked away in a residential neighborhood of Kittery and offers a 1-mile trail network that passes through a beautiful old-growth forest.
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Brave Boat Tidal Creek Fishing AccessAn unspoiled section of the tidal creek which is popular with anglers and paddlers.
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Seabury GutA short path offers the opportunity for paddlers to hand-carry and launch a boat, however, this spot has tide-limited access.
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Strawberry Island LaunchA small rocky beach provides paddlers an opportunity to launch separate for motorized boats.
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Rice's BridgeA popular harry-carry launch site and fishing spot located east of Route 1 and I-95.
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Short Sands BeachA small but perfectly family-friendly little beach sits adjacent to the popular Nubble Lighthouse.
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Footbridge Boat RampA small paved ramp is located next to the footbridge on the northern side but is tide-restricted.
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North BeachNorth Beach is the undeveloped section of Ogunquit Beach which is between Moody Beach and Footbridge Beach.
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Webhannet River Boat Launch and Town LandingA part-tide, paved ramp is located next to a floating dock and provides access to Wells Harbor and the Gulf of Maine.
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Breakwater/Colony BeachA beach on the mouth of the Kennebunk River and opening up into the port.
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Causeway Launching AreaA part-tide gravel area next to the causeway connecting Bickford Island in Cape Porpoise.
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Gil Boucher Park (Biddeford Pool Beach)A large, sandy beach with grassy dunes at the backdrop which allows for some seclusion from the surrounding homes.
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Vines LandingA small, park located in the center of town offering excellent views of Wood Island Light. A gravel road ramp that can support small trailers is available.
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Park in the PinesA small, town park along Biddeford Pool offers birders easy access to the tide pools, and an opportunity for visitors to picnic and enjoy the scenic view.
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Marblehead/Meetinghouse Eddy Boat LaunchA state-owned launch which is the busiest on the Saco River with two well constructed all-tide ramps and a float.
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Camp EllisA seaside neighborhood of Saco, it includes a small beach, boat launch, jetty, and extensive seawall of made of granite.
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Pine Point Boat LaunchTwo full-tide, paved ramps are located on the western side of the Scarborough River.
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Seavey LandingA hand-carry site at the end of a residential road that allows paddlers to launch into the Dunstan River and eventually the Scarborough River.
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Eastern TrailStarting 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.
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Scarborough Marsh Nature Trail & Audubon CenterA short walking trail of only .3 miles which provides visitors with self-guided tour opportunities.
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Dunstan LandingA 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).
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Dunstan Landing Road Right-of-WayA 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.
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Clay Pits/Nonesuch Boat RampA state-owned concrete, half-tide ramp is located on the eastern side of Nonesuch River which is popular with paddlers.
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Old Neck LandingAccess here is mainly used by clammers. The path leads to mudflats and paddlers can hand-carry and launch at high-tide.
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Spurwink River Fishing PierA secluded area with is part of the Rachel Carlson Wildlife Refuge is used by paddlers, anglers, and visitors just looking for a quiet moment.
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South Portland Municipal Boat RampThis public boat ramp is large enough to launch all types of boats.
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Bug Light ParkThis 8.8-acre city park offers sweeping views of the busy Portland Harbor, Portland skyline, and access to the Bug Light.
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Willard BeachThis 4-acres sand beach is a local gem and connects Fisherman's Point with the Southern Maine Community College campus.
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Kendall Street Right-of-WayA short public-access way which connects to a small sand beach.
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Dinghy BeachA small pebble and sand beach which is good for hand-carry launches of kayaks.
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Centennial Street RampA concrete half-tide boat ramp with a small sandy beach good for swimming.
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Evergreen LandingA sandy beach that is very popular with locals and vacationers alike.
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Sunset Road Right-of-WayA public right-of-way which leads to a rocky ledge and small pocket beach.
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Waldo Point Right-of-WayA public right-of-way which leads to a small beach that can be used by paddlers to hand-launch.
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Central Landing Road Right-of-WayA 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.
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Falmouth Town LandingA busy town marina which has a small parking lot, access to a small beach, a half-tide ramp, and a floating dock.
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Town LandingThis site provides access to the shoreline and is mainly used by clammers.
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Madeline PointThis a town-owned docks and small ramp is hidden on the western side of Cousins Island, and known for its amazing sunsets.
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Littlejohn Narrows OverlookA small pullout next to a hand-carry launch just to the right after crossing over the causeway.
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Sandy Point BeachA local hub for paddlers, anglers, mountain bikers, and families enjoying the beach.
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Sunset Point OverlookAlthough the name implies a good location to enjoy the sunset, the view actually looks east.
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Old Town LandingThe former town landing is an excellent spot to hand-carry a kayak, enjoy a swim, or relax with the view.
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Winslow Memorial ParkA small park with camping and several paths for walking overlooking Casco Bay.
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Little River Access PointA small harry-carry site mainly used by clammers during low-tide.
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Dunning Boat Yard RampA concrete public ramp located next to the Dunning Boat Yard which can be used as a launching point for exploring the Harraseeket River.
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Porters LandingA part-tide landing with a floating dock which is used by paddlers and visitors looking to relax and enjoy the view.
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Mill Stream LandingA small harry-carry launch area which allows for downstream access to the Harraseeket River and harbor.
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Merepoint Bay Boat LaunchA busy boat launch with two concrete ramps and hand-carry access for paddlers.
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Wharton Point (Maquoit Landing)A half-tide concrete boat ramp with wide-open views of Maquoit Bay.
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Wiscasset Town LandingLocated on the Sheepscot River, there are two deep water moorings available to the public and overnight docking to accommodate three boats.
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Sargent Drive Picnic AreaA picnic area along the 3.8-mile road skirting the very edge of Somes Sound, the only fjard on the American East Coast.
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Saint Croix Island International Historic SiteThe 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.
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Presumpscot Falls Park and Walton ParkPresumpscot Falls were once encumbered in their natural flow by the Smelt Hill Dam that controlled this waterway since 1731.
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Town LandingThis is Yarmouth's main town landing is constantly busy with commercial and recreational boating activity.
