Rogers Street Waterways Access Facility

Dartmouth

A bustling summer boating spot, this sandy public ramp in Dartmouth offers access to Clarks Cove and Buzzards Bay.

Features

Launch a small boat, kayak, or paddleboard from the shoreline access point on Rogers Street into Clarks Cove and Buzzards Bay. Because the boat launch area here is rocky and shallow, it’s best for cartop boats, small sailboats, and paddlecraft. In the summer, there’s lots of unique boating activity happening at this spot. The Community Boating Center, a facility that teaches local youth about boating, operates next door. And the Azorean Maritime Heritage Society rows and sails authentic Azorean whaleboats from the center’s private pier.

Habitats & Wildlife

Clarks Cove is an excellent place for fishing and paddling, particularly on summer mornings when the water is flat and calm. On clear days, you can see across Buzzards Bay to the Elizabeth Islands. While paddling on the cove, keep an eye out for herons, terns, and ospreys in the summer. In winter, migratory waterfowl like brants often raft out on the water’s surface.

Details & Amenities

Hours: 7am-9pm April 1 to October 31
Dogs: Yes (on leash)
Facilities: Canoe/Kayak Launch
Lifeguards: No
Parking: Large paved parking lot (vehicles and trailers)
Parking Cost: $10/day per vehicle and per trailer
ADA Accessible: No

Features

Launch a small boat, kayak, or paddleboard from the shoreline access point on Rogers Street into Clarks Cove and Buzzards Bay. Because the boat launch area here is rocky and shallow, it’s best for cartop boats, small sailboats, and paddlecraft. In the summer, there’s lots of unique boating activity happening at this spot. The Community Boating Center, a facility that teaches local youth about boating, operates next door. And the Azorean Maritime Heritage Society rows and sails authentic Azorean whaleboats from the center’s private pier.

Habitats & Wildlife

Clarks Cove is an excellent place for fishing and paddling, particularly on summer mornings when the water is flat and calm. On clear days, you can see across Buzzards Bay to the Elizabeth Islands. While paddling on the cove, keep an eye out for herons, terns, and ospreys in the summer. In winter, migratory waterfowl like brants often raft out on the water’s surface.

Hours: 7am-9pm April 1 to October 31
Dogs: Yes (on leash)
Facilities: Canoe/Kayak Launch
Lifeguards: No
Parking: Large paved parking lot (vehicles and trailers)
Parking Cost: $10/day per vehicle and per trailer
ADA Accessible: No