Statewide update
Water level alert! The Connecticut River is currently experiencing high flows due to the recent rain and snow melt. Access sites may be temporarily closed until water levels recede.
Western Massachusetts
The most recent updates are at the top of this list.
Check back for updates in this district!
Connecticut Valley
The most recent updates are at the top of this list.
- Connecticut River—Main Street, Northfield
The Turner Falls Dam repairs have been completed and the boat ramp facility is now open! - Connecticut River (Barton Cove)—Cove View Road, Gill
The Turner Falls Dam repairs have been completed and the boat ramp facility is now open!
Management Measure: The boat ramp will be closed mid-November and reopen mid-May when safety barrels are installed - Connecticut River—Medina Street, Chicopee
The boat ramp facility will be closed 7 a.m.–2 p.m. on June 30, 2025 for the launching of a barge. Please check back for updates as the dates may change due to river conditions.
Management Measure: The boat ramp facility will be closed seasonally January 1 to May 1. Please note that short-term, temporary closures may occur due to increased river flows. - Connecticut River—Syrek Street, Chicopee
The boat ramp facility is open for the season!
Management Measure: The boat ramp facility will be closed seasonally mid-November to mid-May. Please note that short-term, temporary closures may occur due to increased river flows. - Connecticut River (Oxbow)—North Street, Easthampton
The boat ramp is open for the season!
Management Measure: The boat ramp facility will be closed seasonally mid-November to mid-May. Please note that short-term, temporary closures may occur due to increased river flows. - Connecticut River—School Street, Sunderland
The boat ramp is open for the season!
Management Measure: The boat ramp facility will be closed 10 p.m.–4 a.m. Use of the facility from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. requires a permit from the managing authority. - Chicopee River—Red Bridge Road, Wilbraham
The canoe access and overflow parking area (below the dam) are currently closed. The Red Bridge Landing fisherman access (above the dam) is open with 2 cartop and 5 trailer spaces available. No on-street parking is allowed.
Central Massachusetts
The most recent updates are at the top of this list.
- Lake Quinsigamond—Flint Pond, Shrewsbury
Flint Pond boat ramp is open! - Singletary Lake—West Main Street, Millbury
Management Measure: The boat ramp facility will be open for cartop access only during periods of lake level drawdown, November 1–May 1.
Northeastern Massachusetts
The most recent updates are at the top of this list.
- Merrimack River—Merrimac Street, Newburyport
The Cashman Park boat ramp facility will be closed on Saturday, August 2 from 12:00 a.m. (midnight) to 11:59 p.m. Salisbury ramp will honor NBPT permits this day only. - Merrimack River (Riley Park)—Rowe Street, Lawrence
The boat ramp facility is open for the season with the following schedule: Monday–Friday, 12–8 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. The ramp may be closed due to weather or staffing issues without notice. - Merrimack River—Pawtucket Boulevard, Lowell
The boat ramp is open for the season!
Management Measure: The public access facility will be closed for public usage November–May. Exact closure dates are determined by the installation and removal of the safety barrier at the Pawtucket Dam. - Merrimack River—Riverside Drive, Methuen
The boat ramp is open for the season!
Management Measure: The boat ramp facility is closed November 1–March 31. It will reopen April 5–October 31, 5 a.m.–9 p.m. daily. - Merrimack River—Wooten Street, Chelmsford
The Southwell Field boat ramp is open for car-top boat (canoes, kayaks, etc.) use only. Alternative trailered boat access is available at the Pawtucket Boulevard boat ramp in Lowell. - Walden Pond—Concord Road, Concord
Management Measure: The boat ramp facility will be closed December 1–April 1, weather permitting.
Southeastern Massachusetts
The most recent updates are at the top of this list.
- Scituate Harbor—Jericho Road, Scituate
The boat ramp facility is open! Construction on the facility is now complete. - Scorton Creek—Inner Beach Lane, Sandwich
Management Measure: The public access facility will be closed December 1–April 15. - Cook Pond—Henry, Fall River
Management Measure: From December 1 to March 31, the boat ramp facility is closed all day Monday–Friday, and Saturday–Sunday from dusk to dawn. The facility is open Saturday–Sunday from dawn to dusk. The facility is open every day April 1–November 30 from dawn until dusk. - South Watuppa Pond—Jefferson Street Extension, Fall River
Management Measure: From December 1 to March 31, the boat ramp facility is closed all day Monday–Friday, and Saturday–Sunday from dusk to dawn. The facility is open Saturday–Sunday from dawn to dusk. The facility is open every day April 1–November 30 from dawn until dusk.