Boat Ramps
Boat Ramps - Western Massachusetts & The Berkshires
Our picks
Shutesbury, MA
Lake Wyola State Park
94 Lakeview Road 413-367-0317The eastern end of the lake at this public day-area park has boat ramps. See full description of Lake Wyola.
Lee, MA
October Mountain State Forest
317 Woodland Road 413-243-1778At this very large and rustic state park, car top boat ramps are available at Housatonic River (public access at New Lenox Road), Buckley Dunton Reservoir, and October Mountain Reservoir day-use area.
Pittsfield, MA
Onota Lake Boat Launch
Lakeway DrivePark on fresh water lake; fishing, boat ramp; life guards
A boat ramp and rentals of motor boats and canoes and kayaks are available at this fresh-water lake. See full description of Burbank Park and Onota Lake.
Hinsdale, MA
Ashmere Lake
Off Smith Road 617-727-1843Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Smallmouth bass, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by state Department of Conservation and Recreation.
East Otis, MA
Tolland State Forest
410 Tolland Road 413-269-6002For a small fee, launch your motorized boat off the public boat ramp at Otis Reservoir.
Northampton, MA
Connecticut River Greenway State Park
136 Damon Road 413-586-8706Use the Pauchaug, Barton Cove, Sunderland, Hatfield, and Chicopee Boat Access points to launch your canoe (find details below). Elwell Recreation Area is designated for canoes and rowing only. Paddle at your own pace up/down the scenic and historic Connecticut River.
Easthampton, MA
Connecticut River (Oxbow)
North Street (Route 5)Take Route I-91 to exit 18 south on Route 5 in Easthampton. Thirty-five parking spaces and a paved ramp. Customary use by high powered recreational craft and larger fishing boats. Fish species: Largemouth, smallmouth bass, northern pike white perch pickerel, black crappie, walleye. This property is part of the Connecticut River Greenway State Park. Managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Northfield, MA
Connecticut River near Northfield Center
Off Route 63One mile north of Northfield Center on Route 63. Paved parking area and ramp. The boat ramp can accommodate canoes, fishing boats, recreational motorboats. This property is part of the Connecticut River Greenway State Park. Fish species: Largemouth, smallmouth bass, northern pike white perch pickerel, black crappie, walleye. Managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Sandisfield, MA
Sandisfield State Forest (York Lake)
York Lake Road 413-229-8212York Lake has a day use area with boat ramp for kayaks and canoes and smaller sail boats. No motorized boats permitted.
Westfield, MA
Hampton Ponds State Park
1048 North Road 413-532-3985Park offers all manner of water sports including motor boating, canoeing, and kayaking.
Monterey, MA
Beartown State Forest
69 Blue Hill Road 413-528-0904Benedict Pond attracts boaters year-round, but most flock here in the warmer weather. The boat ramps at Beartown State Forest vary from a small concrete ramp, to a concrete pad ramp system, to a gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers.
Chicopee, MA
Connecticut River at Melina Street
Off Medina StreetOne-half mile off Route 116 on Melina Street. Thirty-two parking spaces and a surfaced ramp. Shallow, moderate and deep draft recreational and fishing boats. Easy canoe and rowing shell access. This property is part of the Connecticut River Greenway State Park.
Wendell, MA
Wendell State Forest
392 Montague Road 413-659-3797Launch your non-motorized boat from the launch ramp located at the northern end of Wickett Pond.