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Gifford Street Boat Ramp

Gifford Street Boat Ramp provides free launching access to protected inner New Bedford Harbor with a double concrete ramp suitable for boats of all sizes, plus a long floating dock for tie-up and fishing.

The facility includes a dinghy rack for seasonal storage, ample paved parking (with fees for vehicles with trailers), and is conveniently located next to Bayline Inc. Boatyard; it's ADA accessible and open dawn to dusk.


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