Access Site
MA
Kettle Cove
City: Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
County: Essex County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.57617044, -70.71548416
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Location
Interactive access map
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Ipswich River near Ipswich, MA
10.8 mi away
Ipswich River at South Middleton, MA
15.9 mi away
Saugus River at Saugus Ironworks at Saugus, MA
16.6 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
Kettle Cove in Manchester-by-the-Sea offers public ocean access via a concrete boat ramp maintained by the Wellington Yacht Club. The facility includes parking for approximately 10 vehicles and trailers located off Hooppole Road. This is a Department of Conservation and Recreation public launch site suitable for small boats, kayaks, and canoes accessing the Atlantic Ocean.
The ramp provides direct access from the head of the cove, with the option to drive back to the seawall for a better low-tide launch. Parking is free, though no additional facilities are available on-site. Given its ocean location, paddlers should be prepared for tidal influences and coastal conditions. The site's proximity to the Essex National Heritage Area makes it a convenient access point for exploring the rich maritime landscape of the North Shore.
The ramp provides direct access from the head of the cove, with the option to drive back to the seawall for a better low-tide launch. Parking is free, though no additional facilities are available on-site. Given its ocean location, paddlers should be prepared for tidal influences and coastal conditions. The site's proximity to the Essex National Heritage Area makes it a convenient access point for exploring the rich maritime landscape of the North Shore.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Essex National Heritage Area
Located within
Thacher Island National Wildlife Refuge
Located within
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
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