Kernwood Marina, a public boat ramp, is located in Salem. From Boston it's roughly 15 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Margin Street Boat Ramp in Beverly is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Salem, MA |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Kernwood Marina, check closures with Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (ramps); Massachusetts Environmental Police (boating rules).
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Kernwood Marina is in Salem, Massachusetts. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Kernwood Marina itself.
The map data has no fee details for Kernwood Marina, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Kernwood Marina. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Veterans Field Boat Ramp in Wakefield, about 9.4 miles away.
Margin Street Boat Ramp in Beverly (under 1 mile), Sandy Beach Boat Ramp in Beverly (1 mile) and Draper's Point in Beverly (1 mile).
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