The town's public boat launch on the Merrimack River, adjacent to the Pines Recreation Area, with a soft-bottom ramp intended for motorized watercraft (canoes and kayaks also welcome). Access is by annual sticker or key card rather than a walk-up fee.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Not free walk-up access: an annual parking sticker ($75 resident / $150 non-resident) or a one-time $20 key card is required; both are valid for one year only.
Dogs
Townwide leash law: no person may own or keep a dog outside the confines of the owner's/keeper's own property unless the dog is held firmly on a leash. Owners/keepers must remove and dispose of the dog's waste. Enforced by the Animal…
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Town of Groveland (Harbormaster)
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Dock
Town docks exist; 'no vessel shall tie to Town Docks except for an emergency.'
Common questions
What's the launch type and fee?
A soft-bottom ramp geared to motorized craft (canoes/kayaks welcome); an annual sticker ($75 resident/$150 non-resident) or $20 key card is required rather than a per-visit fee.
No trailers on the ramp itself; sticker-required parking in designated areas above the gates.
5 mph near docks/moorings; jet skis limited to headway speed.
Where do I park at Pines Boat Ramp?
Paid lot ($75/year resident sticker, $150/year non-resident sticker, or $20 one-time key card).
Is there an entry fee at Pines Boat Ramp?
Yes, Not free walk-up access: an annual parking sticker ($75 resident / $150 non-resident) or a one-time $20 key card is required; both are valid for one year only.
Can I bring my dog to Pines Boat Ramp?
Townwide leash law: no person may own or keep a dog outside the confines of the owner's/keeper's own property unless the dog is held firmly on a leash. Owners/keepers must remove and dispose of the dog's waste. Enforced by the Animal Inspector. The town's fenced dog park at the Pines is the one…
What rules should I know at Pines Boat Ramp?
5 mph speed zone at docks and mooring area. No trailers left on the launch ramp itself. Powering boats on or off trailers at the ramp is strictly prohibited. No vessel may tie to Town Docks except for an emergency.