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Kingston Town Pier

45 River St, Kingston, MA 02364, USA

Kingston Harbormaster: (781) 585-0519

https://kingstonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/921/Harbor-and-Waterway-Regulations-2023-01-03-PDF?bidId=

Owned By: Town of Kingston

Located on the Jones River, the Kingston Town Pier is the home of the Kingston Harbormaster. The property features a fishing pier, a launch ramp for boats, seasonal floats and moorings, plus some benches and picnic tables where you can enjoy the view. Also known as Ah-de-nah, the Jeffrey S. Bond Memorial Pier, and the Kingston Town Wharf.

FISHING ADVISORY: It’s important to know that some of our freshwater fisheries are contaminated with mercury, PFAS and/or other concerning substances. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health maintains an online database with up-to-date advisories regarding fish consumption, sorted by location. We recommend you consult this valuable resource when planning a fishing excursion.

Features

Thanks to Community Preservation funds, the Kingston Town Pier was restored in 2014, with major updates to the stone wharf, which was built in 1935. A historic marker on site commemorates that in the year 1776, the brig “Independence” set sail from the Jones River to protect the ships and coastline of Massachusetts.

This land is within the region of the Patuxet, members of the Wampanoag tribe, who inhabited the area around the Jones River now known as Duxbury, Kingston and Plymouth. The name “Ah-De-Nah” means “a good place to stay.” To learn more about local Native American tribes, we encourage you to interact with their members. The Mashpee Wampanoag and the Herring Pond Wampanoag share information on their websites.

Habitats and Wildlife

This property is located on the Jones River, very close to its outlet to the Atlantic Ocean at Kingston Bay. The Jones River finds it source at Silver Lake, and extends for 7.5 miles through the town of Kingston. Follow the Jones River Watershed Association for more information.

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45 River St, Kingston, MA 02364, USA

Historic Site: No

Park: No

Beach: No

Boat Launch: Yes

Lifeguards: No

Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Parking: On-site parking at 45 River Street. Town of Kingston Parking or Transfer Station sticker is required.

Cost: Fees vary.

Facilities:

Harbormaster’s office, boat launch ramp, fishing pier, picnic tables, shade structure, benches, trash receptacles, informational kiosk.

Dogs: Dogs must remain on leash. Please clean up after your pet!

Boat Ramp: Yes

ADA Access: Yes

Scenic Views: Yes

Waterbody/Watershed: Jones River

Other Things to Do at This Site

Fishing
Nature Photography
Paddling
Picnic Tables
Shellfishing