Ames Nowell State Park, Linwood Street, Abington, MA, USA
Cleveland Pond sits at the center of this large property, with numerous trails through forest and wetlands. Launch your non-motorized boat on the pond. Equestrians and cyclists are welcome.
123 Park Ave, Abington, MA 02351, USA
The “Crown Jewel” of Abington’s public parks. A large pond with adjacent forest, plus walking trails, swimming, fishing, ice skating, and a playground. Small non-motorized boats are permitted.
183 Wampatuck Street, Pembroke, MA, USA
Large pond for fishing, swimming, paddling, and small motorboats. Winter activities here include ice skating and ice fishing.
Furnace Pond Beach, Furnace Colony Drive, Pembroke, MA, USA
Large pond in neighborhood setting, ideal for fishing, paddling and seasonal ice skating.
60 New Driftway, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
Private marina on the Herring River. Water access.
1270 Ferry St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Marina, restaurant and lodging on the South River.
21 Central Ave, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Marina with gas, supplies, and boat storage, located on the South River.
1176 Ferry St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
This boat ramp provides access to the South River for both paddlers and motor boats. It is owned by the Town of Marshfield. Across the South River is Humarock, part of the town of Scituate. Tide Math: High tide at the Marshfield Town Landing is about 30 minutes after the Boston high tide.
11 Ridge Rd, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Private boating club on the South River.
2 Indian Head Dr, Hanover, MA 02339, USA
This public canoe and kayak launch offers access to the Indian Head River, Herring Brook, and the North River. It is also the location of the take out for the NSRWA’s annual Great River Race. Trailheads for two Hanover Conservation parcels – Chapman’s Landing and Iron Mine Brook – are here as well. Tide Math: […]
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33 acres of conservation land owned by the Town of Pembroke. Includes a Canoe/Kayak Launch. Tide Math: High tide at the Pembroke Town Forest is about 2.5-3 hours after the Boston high tide.
67 Bridge St, Norwell, MA 02061, USA
The Union Street Bridge spans the North River from Union Street in Marshfield to Bridge Street in Norwell. On the Norwell side, there is a Town Landing with a ramp for boats (residents only). This is also the starting line for the NSRWA’s annual Great River Race. On the Marshfield side, there is a launch […]
67 Bridge St, Norwell, MA 02061, USA
The Union Street Bridge spans the North River from Union Street in Marshfield to Bridge Street in Norwell. On the Marshfield side, there is a launch for canoes and kayaks. On the Norwell side, there is a Town Landing with a ramp for boats (residents only). This is also the starting line for the NSRWA’s annual […]
80 King's Landing, Norwell, MA 02061, USA
Private marina with supplies, canoe and kayak rentals, boat storage, and a launching ramp for canoes, kayaks and small boats. Tide Math: High tide at Bulman Marine is about 1 hour after the Boston high tide. Set off from here to go clamming. (See the North River Shellfishing Map for locations.) The clam flats in both […]
2205 Main St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Combined marina locations on both sides of the bridge offer numerous amenities. These include gas, bait, tackle, supplies, boat rentals, a shoreside pump-out facility, and a restaurant. Enjoy fried clams on the deck while watching the boat traffic! There is a launch ramp suitable for canoes, kayaks, and motor boats. Tide Math: High tide at […]
299 Damons Point Rd, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
A Marshfield Town Pier is located here, adjacent to the abandoned railroad trestle, offering a fine scenic vista. On the western side, there is a small launch for kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. Use extreme caution if paddling through, and past, Damon’s Point toward the Spit, because of dangerous currents. Tide Math: High tide at Damon’s […]
Conservation Park, Driftway, Scituate, MA, USA
This 334-acre Scituate Conservation property features a panoramic view of the Herring River and its salt marshes. The Town of Scituate purchased the land from the Boston Sand and Gravel Company. In the 1930s, Boston Sand and Gravel mined for the property for projects such as the construction of Logan International Airport. You can still […]
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Located at the mouth of the North and South Rivers, this popular summertime beach is also known as Sandy. Low tide provides more real estate on which to park your chair or blanket. The Spit is accessible by boat, or on foot via a trail/boardwalk from Third Cliff. The wide, flat, sandy terrain of The Spit […]
