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State Boat Ramp (Leo F. DeMarsh)

Details unconfirmedBoat Launch · Plymouth, MA
State Boat Ramp, Plymouth, Massachusetts
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Right now

A public state boat ramp on Plymouth Harbor at Town Wharf, behind the East Bay Grill, with a paid ticket-machine lot reserved only for vehicles towing boats.

What to expect

Parking
Paid lot $10/day cash only, or Passport Parking app zone 1619; $100 annual pass · unconfirmed
Launch type
Supports both trailer and car-top launching; kayaks and paddleboards also launch here and pay the same fee
Entry fee
$10/day cash only (ticket machine takes $1/$5/$10 bills) or Passport Parking app zone 1619; annual pass $100 (Jan 1-Dec 31)
Accessibility
ADA access for the park and ramp area (not the jetty); walkway is stroller-friendly up to the start of the jetty
Boat Launch (Trailer)
Allowed
Kayak/Paddleboard Launch
Allowed
Managed by
Plymouth Harbormaster Website

Getting in

Parking
Paid lot
Cost$10/day cash only, or Passport Parking app zone 1619; $100 annual pass
Details unconfirmed

Common questions

Can I launch a kayak here, or is it just for trailer boats?
Both - the ramp supports trailer and car-top launching, and kayaks/paddleboards pay the same $10 daily fee (or $100/year) as trailered boats.
Where do I park if I just want to walk the jetty, not launch a boat?
Use the separate town lot near the sewer plant entrance - the East Bay Grill lot is reserved for vehicles actively launching a boat.
What kind of launch is State Boat Ramp (Leo F. DeMarsh)?
Supports both trailer and car-top launching; kayaks and paddleboards also launch here and pay the same fee
Where do I park at State Boat Ramp (Leo F. DeMarsh)?
Paid lot ($10/day cash only, or Passport Parking app zone 1619; $100 annual pass).
Is there an entry fee at State Boat Ramp (Leo F. DeMarsh)?
Yes, $10/day cash only (ticket machine takes $1/$5/$10 bills) or Passport Parking app zone 1619; annual pass $100 (Jan 1-Dec 31)
Is State Boat Ramp (Leo F. DeMarsh) wheelchair accessible?
ADA access for the park and ramp area (not the jetty); walkway is stroller-friendly up to the start of the jetty
What rules should I know at State Boat Ramp (Leo F. DeMarsh)?
Vehicles without a boat cannot park in the main launch lot.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (restrooms). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-14. Official source. Updated 2026-07-16.