You'll find Centennial Street Ramp on Fore River in Portland. It's a public boat ramp. Manchester is the nearest big city, about 78 miles away. The next public ramp is East End Boat Launch in Portland, about 2.2 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Portland, ME |
| Water | Fore River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Centennial Street Ramp: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (boating rules); DACF Bureau of Parks and Lands (launches).
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Centennial Street Ramp is in Portland, Maine. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Centennial Street Ramp.
Fore River, in Portland.
Fees for Centennial Street Ramp are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Paddlers can usually use Centennial Street Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Lincoln Street Boat Ramp in Westbrook, about 8.7 miles away.
Grinding Memorial Pier in South Portland (1.7 miles), East End Boat Launch in Portland (2.2 miles) and City of Portland Boat Ramp in Portland (4.6 miles).
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