Millway

Located at 329 Millway Road in Barnstable Village off Route 6A, Millway is a state-run concrete launch ramp with a long float accommodating multiple boats. The facility provides straightforward access to Maraspin Creek and nearby Cape Cod Bay waters. Parking and launch fees apply (typically $8–$10 depending on weekday/weekend use), with seasonal passes available. The ramp is easy to locate from Route 6 via Exit 68 onto Route 132 North, then east on Route 6A toward Barnstable Village.

Paddlers should note that the area includes Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve nearby, offering scenic salt marsh, barrier beach, and open water environments typical of Cape Cod's coastal ecology. Local advice recommends entering on a rising tide to avoid grounding if unfamiliar with the harbor. The well-maintained facilities and proximity to open water make this a reliable access point for kayakers, canoeists, and trailer boats launching into the Cape's coastal waters.