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Access Site MA

Cashman Park

Merrimack River

Source: massachusetts_office_of_coastal_zone_management Updated 1 year ago

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City: Newburyport, MA
County: Essex County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.81697105, -70.87787450
60 Sally Snyder Way, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Merrimack River at Newburyport, MA Same River 0.3 mi away
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Merrimack River at Bates Bridge near Haverhill, MA Same River 8.7 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Merrimack River
3 runs (2 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
III Upstream from here (32.6 mi from take-out) Pawtucket Run
0.8 mi
I-II+(III) Upstream from here (40.8 mi from take-out) 6) Amoskeag Falls to Goffs Falls (Crack Pipe, 293 Wave)
5.1 mi 4 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I 53 mi away 1) Franklin to Concord
24.0 mi 5 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Cashman Park offers a public boat launch on the Merrimack River in Newburyport, providing convenient access to this tidal estuary. The facility features a concrete ramp system suitable for smaller boats and includes dedicated parking for boat trailers on Sally Snyder Way and Pop Crowley Way. Seasonal restrooms are available at the Pop Crowley Way lot. The launch is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

The Merrimack River at this location is a tidal waterway influenced by ocean conditions, making it ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorboats. The area supports striped bass, bluefish, and other species. From Cashman Park, paddlers can explore the scenic Merrimack River system, with easy access to nearby attractions including the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and the broader Essex National Heritage Area—500 square miles of coastal Massachusetts offering diverse paddling opportunities and natural habitats.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Located within
Essex National Heritage Area Located within