Massachusetts - Boston/Cambridge Boat Ramps

Charles River
Woerd Avenue
Waltham, MA

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Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Largemouth bass, northern pike, white perch, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Charles River
Daly Recreation Center, 4 Nonantum Road
Brighton, MA

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Launch for small boats

Charles River
Fisher Street
Needham, MA

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Cartop access: Access to lakes, ponds and rivers for small boats, canoes and kayaks. Fish species: Largemouth bass, northern pike, white perch, pickerel, black crappie. Manage dby the state Department of Conservation.

Charles River
Nonantum Road
Brighton, MA

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General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Largemouth bass, northern pike, white perch, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the state Department of Conservation.

Charles River
Charles River Road
Watertown, MA

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Launch for small boats

Charles River (Elm Bank)
Off Elliot Street
Dover, MA

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Canoe access: Access to rivers most suitable for canoes and kayaks. Fish species: Largemouth bass, northern pike, white perch, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by state Department of Conservation.

Charles River Reservation
Memorial Drive opposite Magazine Street
Cambridge, MA

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Launch for small boats.

Charles River Reservation
Charles River Dam at Museum of Science, 1 Science Park
Boston, MA

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Launch for small boats

Charles River Reservation
Clarendon Street
Boston

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Launch for small boats

Charles River Reservation
Pinckney Street
Boston, MA

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Launch for small boats

Charles River Reservation
Hatch Shell, Embankment Road
Boston, MA

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Launch for small boats

Mystic Lake (Upper)
Mystic Valley Parkway
Medford, MA

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Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Largemouth bass, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Mystic River
Wellington Yacht Club, 451 Fellsway
Medford, MA

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Launch for small boats

Mystic River Reservation -- Mystic Lakes -- Sandy Beach
Off Mystic Valley Parkway
Medford, Somerville, Everett, MA
Phone: 617-727-5380

Open year round, dawn to dusk. The banks of the Mystic River are almost entirely publicly owned from the Amelia Earhart Dam at the mouth of the Mystic Lakes. The property includes:
Mary O'Malley Park. The park has striking views of the harbor and the Tobin Bridge over the Mystic River. A boat landing and shelter are located on an historic granite pier and a wind sculpture by William Wainwright enlivens the waterfront. Tennis courts and a large open lawn area for concerts and picnics are also available.
Torbert Macdonald Park. Macdonald Park has an award-winning landscape design of the meandering paths, trees and open lawns provides space for rest and enjoyment as well as bicycling, jogging, walking and informal games in a riverside setting.
Draw Seven Park. The Draw Number Seven Railroad Bridge, which once crossed the Mystic River, gave this park its name. This park provides field game space for Somerville and adjacent communities. Draw Seven Park offers nine acres of parkland including two soccer fields, a bikeway/walkway, a picnic area with shelter and beautiful landscaping.
Mystic Lakes. Today the Mystic Lakes are popular for freshwater swimming at Sandy Beach. Special sailing programs are available at the Tufts University Boathouse. The Upper Mystic Lake is for non-powered boats only. The Lower Mystic Lake is for power boats with no wake. Information about Shannon Beach: 617-727-5380.