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Access Site MA

Electric Avenue Beach

Buttermilk Bay

Source: massachusetts_office_of_coastal_zone_management Updated 1 year ago

City: Bourne, MA
County: Barnstable County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.74845985, -70.61944750
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About This Access Site
Electric Avenue Beach in Bourne offers a convenient public boat ramp and dock for kayakers, canoeists, and small boat operators looking to access Buttermilk Bay and Cohasset Narrows. The site features a concrete ramp suitable for launching smaller watercraft and includes a small parking area (town beach sticker required). This municipal access point is ideal for paddlers seeking calm water conditions and scenic exploration of the local estuary.

From Electric Avenue, paddlers can venture north into Buttermilk Bay or south toward Buzzards Bay via Cohasset Narrows. The protected waters make this a good option for recreational paddling, swimming, and fishing for striped bass, bluefish, and fluke. The area's calm conditions and proximity to wildlife habitat also make it suitable for wildlife viewing. Nearby attractions include the Cape Cod Canal (14 miles of paved recreation trails) and Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge, offering additional exploration opportunities in the region.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge Located within
Cape Cod Canal Located within
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Located within
Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge Located within