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**Location & Access:** Located at the end of Ryders Cove Road in Chatham, this single-lane paved concrete ramp provides one of the closest launch points to access the waters east of Chatham and Pleasant Bay. The ramp is heavily used, especially during commercial bass season and peak fishing periods. Note that non-residents are required to obtain a "ramp use" permit from the Chatham Harbormaster's Office during the summer season (July 6 – September 30). On-site non-resident parking is not available; parking along Old Comers Road is an alternative, though the walk back can be substantial.
**Services & Facilities:** The adjacent Ryders Cove Boatyard offers fuel, boat repairs, maintenance, and storage services. A concrete trailer parking area is available for resident users. The ramp accommodates all types of watercraft and is suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats accessing Pleasant Bay and the surrounding coastal waters.
**Fishing & Recreation:** The cove provides access to waters popular for striped bass, bluefish, tautog, and fluke. Paddlers can also explore nearby Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1944 as critical habitat for migratory birds.