You'll find East End Boat Launch in Portland. It's a public boat ramp. The launch sits in Eastern Promenade. Expect a launch or parking fee here. The map data shows 2 launch lanes, which helps on busy weekends. It's about 77 miles from Manchester, NH, as the crow flies. If it's full, Centennial Street Ramp in Portland is 2.2 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Portland, ME |
| Park | Eastern Promenade |
| Ramps | 2 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | yes, a fee is charged |
Before driving to East End Boat Launch, check closures with Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (boating rules); DACF Bureau of Parks and Lands (launches).
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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East End Boat Launch is in Portland, Maine. There is no street address for East End Boat Launch in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
There is a fee. We don't list amounts because they change often. Check the pay station or the managing agency for current rates.
Paddlers can usually use East End Boat Launch. 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 6.5 miles away.
Grinding Memorial Pier in South Portland (1.5 miles), Centennial Street Ramp in Portland (2.2 miles) and Town Landing in Falmouth Foreside (4.6 miles).
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