This is Houghs Neck's public boat ramp and landing at the end of Sea Street, a free two-lane launch with a long pier and courtesy dock that reaches the harbor on most tides. It works both as a everyday fishing/boating launch and as a jumping-off point for the Boston Harbor Islands.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free launch and free trailer parking, no permit found
Hours
No posted gate hours found; ramp accessible about two hours either side of high tide
Managed by
City of Quincy
617-745-5896 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Restroom
On-site at the Maritime Center
Dock
long pier with tie-up float/courtesy dock
Showers
outside shower reported by one source
Common questions
No, both the ramp and trailer parking are free, with no city permit requirement found.
Can I launch a kayak here, not just a trailered boat?
Yes, paddlers use this landing too, alongside trailered powerboats, since it has a courtesy dock in addition to the ramp lanes.
Where do I park at Houghs Neck Maritime Center & Public Landing?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Houghs Neck Maritime Center & Public Landing?
Yes, Free launch and free trailer parking, no permit found
What rules should I know at Houghs Neck Maritime Center & Public Landing?
Ramp access is tide-dependent; plan around roughly two hours either side of high tide.