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Access Site MA

Tempest Knob

Buzzards Bay • Agawam River • Wareham River

Source: massachusetts_office_of_coastal_zone_management Updated 1 year ago

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City: Wareham, MA
County: Plymouth County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.75036845, -70.70042186
69 Oak St, Wareham, MA 02571, USA
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About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Tempest Knob is a town-owned public boat ramp located on the Wareham River in Wareham, MA, just across the water from Wareham Center. The facility features a concrete ramp that was updated in 2014, providing reliable access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats launching into upper Buzzards Bay.

**Paddling Opportunities:** This ramp is an excellent launch point for exploring the Wareham River estuary and upper Buzzards Bay. Paddlers can access nearby fishing hotspots and scenic areas including The Narrows (upriver), Wings Neck, and Mashnee Flats. The location also provides convenient access toward the Cape Cod Canal, making it ideal for day trips or longer expeditions in the region.

**Nearby Resources:** The area offers additional recreation options including the Cape Cod Canal (14 miles of paved trails for walking and biking) and Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge, perfect for combining water-based paddling with land-based exploration.
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Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Located within
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