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Barn Hill Landing

Details unconfirmedBoat Launch · Chatham, MA
Barn Hill Landing, Chatham, Massachusetts
Ted Kerwin / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
Right now

A rebuilt single-ramp town landing at the end of Barn Hill Road in the Stage Harbor area, doubling as a heavily used shellfish-offloading facility with a floating dock that holds up to four boats.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot Free ramp use; resident/taxpayer sticker required for parking Jun 1-Sep 15 · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Ramp use itself is free; parking requires a Chatham resident/taxpayer sticker June 1-September 15 (one secondary source describes the ramp as sticker-free, but the town's own town-landing parking page lists a seasonal sticker requirement…
Boating (Trailer Launch)
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Chatham Harbormaster Division 508-945-5185 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
CostFree ramp use; resident/taxpayer sticker required for parking Jun 1-Sep 15
Details unconfirmed

Common questions

Launch type and fee?
A single paved ramp with a floating dock, free to launch from; parking in the lot itself needs a resident/taxpayer sticker in summer, though non-residents can still use the ramp and park along the shoulder.
Trailer parking?
About 10 combined vehicle/trailer spaces plus roughly 12 vehicle-only spaces, including accessible parking, in the on-site lot.
Where do I park at Barn Hill Landing?
Free lot (Free ramp use; resident/taxpayer sticker required for parking Jun 1-Sep 15).
Is there an entry fee at Barn Hill Landing?
Yes, Ramp use itself is free; parking requires a Chatham resident/taxpayer sticker June 1-September 15 (one secondary source describes the ramp as sticker-free, but the town's own town-landing parking page lists a seasonal sticker requirement…
What rules should I know at Barn Hill Landing?
Parking of vehicles and trailers in the Barn Hill Road lot is restricted to Chatham residents and non-resident property taxpayers; non-residents may still launch but must park along the road shoulder.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (hours, accessibility-attempted confirmation). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-15. Official source. Updated 2026-07-16.