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Stage Harbor Town Landing (Old Mill Boatyard)

Details unconfirmedBoat Launch · Chatham, MA
Right now

Chatham's main harbormaster-side boat ramp on Stage Harbor, quieter than the Ryders Cove ramp, with the Harbormaster's office and a shellfish upwelling unit on the same parcel plus two nearby sub-landings at Bridge Street and Battlefield Road.

What to expect

Parking
Paid lot Not independently confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Not independently confirmed; likely follows the same resident/taxpayer sticker pattern as other Chatham town landings, but this specific ramp's sticker requirement was not found.
Boating (Trailer Launch)
Allowed year-round
Kayak/Paddleboard/Windsurf
Allowed year-round; the Stage Harbor Complex is a frequent put-in for kayaks, windsurfers, and kite sailors
Managed by
Chatham Harbormaster Division 508-945-5185 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Paid lot
CostNot independently confirmed
Details unconfirmed

Common questions

Is this ramp busier than Ryders Cove?
No, boaters describe the Stage Harbor ramp next to the Harbormaster's office as noticeably less busy than the Ryders Cove ramp on the town's north side.
Where do I park at Stage Harbor Town Landing (Old Mill Boatyard)?
Paid lot (Not independently confirmed).
Is there an entry fee at Stage Harbor Town Landing (Old Mill Boatyard)?
Yes, Not independently confirmed; likely follows the same resident/taxpayer sticker pattern as other Chatham town landings, but this specific ramp's sticker requirement was not found.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (parking fee/sticker confirmation, 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.