The town's public trailer ramp for Pleasant Bay, a single paved slip at the end of Ryders Cove Road. Getting out to open water means 2 to 3 miles of narrow, tide-swept channel, so the town flags it for boaters with real navigation experience.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free for residents; non-resident ramp-use permit required during commercial fishing season · unconfirmed
Launch type
Paved town ramp, usable at all tides; the main North Chatham/Pleasant Bay trailer launch.
Entry fee
Free for residents; non-residents need a "ramp use" permit during commercial fishing season (July 6-September 30). No on-site non-resident parking at any time.
Boat Launch (Trailer)
Allowed year-round, all tides
Managed by
Chatham Recreation & Beaches Division / Harbormaster
508-945-5175 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
CostFree for residents; non-resident ramp-use permit required during commercial fishing season
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Fuel
Available at the adjacent private Ryder's Cove Boat Yard, not at the town ramp itself
Common questions
Is this the same as Ryder's Cove Boat Yard marina?
No, Ryder's Cove Boat Yard is a private, full-service marina at 46 Ryders Cove Rd with its own fees and hours. Ryders Cove Ramp is the town's separate public launch at the end of the same road.
Where do non-residents park?
There's no on-site non-resident parking at the ramp lot itself; non-residents use the extended area along Old Comers Road and walk back, which is long enough that some boaters bring a bike.
What kind of launch is Ryders Cove Ramp?
Paved town ramp, usable at all tides; the main North Chatham/Pleasant Bay trailer launch.
Where do I park at Ryders Cove Ramp?
Free lot (Free for residents; non-resident ramp-use permit required during commercial fishing season).
Is there an entry fee at Ryders Cove Ramp?
Yes, Free for residents; non-residents need a "ramp use" permit during commercial fishing season (July 6-September 30). No on-site non-resident parking at any time.
What rules should I know at Ryders Cove Ramp?
Launching here requires strong navigation and boat-handling skills; the route out to open water runs 2 to 3 miles through narrow, tide-swept channels and one of the Chatham cuts.
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