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Minot Kayak Ramp

57 Bailey's Causeway, Scituate, MA 02066, USA

Town of Scituate: (781) 545-8700

https://www.scituatema.gov/beach-commission/pages/town-of-scituate-beaches

Owned By: Town of Scituate

Located at the rear of the main parking lot at Minot and North Scituate Beaches, the Minot Kayak Ramp provides paddling access via marsh creek to Cohasset Harbor, Cohasset Cove, and the Gulf River watershed. Look for the bench and the property sign.

FISHING ADVISORY: It’s important to know that some of our 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

Long before the arrival of European settlers, Scituate was inhabited by members of the Massachusett (Massachuseuk) tribe, who maintained villages on the eastern shore of the Gulf River, as well as in Scituate Harbor. To learn more about local Native American tribes, we encourage you to interact with their members. The Mattakeeset band of the Massachusett, and the Massachusett tribe at Ponkapoag, both share information on their websites.

Habitats and Wildlife

The Minot Kayak Ramp is located on a salt marsh creek that leads into Cohasset Harbor.

  • A photograph of a property sign next to a marsh creek.
  • A photograph of a paved parking area beside a marsh.
  • A photograph of a kayak launch area on a marsh creek.
  • A photograph of a bench on a concrete slab beside a marsh creek.
  • A close-up photograph of a property sign beside a salt marsh.
  • A photograph of a marsh creek with homes and an osprey nest platform in the background.
57 Bailey's Causeway, Scituate, MA 02066, USA

Historic Site: No

Park: No

Beach: No

Boat Launch: Yes

Lifeguards: No

Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Parking: Scituate Beach Sticker required Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. 4 parking spots at The Glades, 26 parking spots at the lot on Bailey's Causeway East, and 75 parking spots at the lot on Bailey's Causeway West. No fee for off-season parking. Limited on-street parking (no sticker required).

Cost: Free

Facilities:

Concrete launch ramp, one bench.

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

Boat Ramp: No

ADA Access: No

Scenic Views: Yes

Waterbody/Watershed: Gulf River and Massachusetts Bay watersheds

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