287 Gurnet Rd, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
The southern portion of Duxbury Beach requires a permit to park or to drive over sand, but pedestrian access is free. Access to Duxbury Bay for shellfishing and paddling.
317 Gurnet Rd, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
The Town of Duxbury’s public beach. Cash parking fee. No sticker required. Access to Duxbury Bay for shellfishing and paddling.
370 Powder Point Ave, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
This landmark, open to the public, offers gorgeous views of Duxbury Bay and access to Duxbury Beach. A popular spot for fishing. Access to Duxbury Bay for shellfishing and paddling.
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.
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 […]
1361 Union St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
The Town of Marshfield owns this 15-acre conservation parcel, which is located directly on the North River, just upstream of the Union Street Bridge. It is a public canoe/kayak launch with a single picnic table. Tide Math: High tide at the Marshfield Launch is about 60-90 minutes after the Boston high tide. The property is […]
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 […]
