Boating near Lawrence, Massachusetts
Lawrence (population 89,320, US Census Bureau 2025 estimate) ranks #57 of 1,041 US cities over 40,000 people for boating access in our data, with a score of 76.3 out of 100.
| Within | Marinas | Boat ramps | Pump-out stations | Named lakes / waterways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 miles | 52 | 234 | 27 | 4 |
| 50 miles | 106 | 589 | 46 | 19 |
How the score works: method and limits. Counts depend on how well each state's public data covers its facilities.
Marinas near Lawrence
Full lists: Marinas in Massachusetts · Marinas in New Hampshire
Boat ramps near Lawrence
Full lists: Boat ramps in Massachusetts · Boat ramps in New Hampshire
Pump-out stations near Lawrence
| Name | Distance | City | Map | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of W. Newbury (Merrimack River) | 10.2 mi | West Newbury | map of Town of W. Newbury | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| Hatters Point Marina (Merrimack River) | 15.1 mi | Amesbury | map of Hatters Point Marina | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| Town of Danvers (Danversport) | 15.2 mi | Danvers | map of Town of Danvers | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| Town of Rowley (Plum Island Sound, Rowley, Ipswich, and Newbury) | 15.4 mi | Rowley | map of Town of Rowley | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| Perley's Marina (Rowley River, Plum Island, and Ipswich River) | 15.4 mi | Rowley | map of Perley's Marina | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| Danversport Yacht Club (Danversport Yacht Club) | 15.8 mi | Danvers | map of Danversport Yacht Club | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| Riverfront Marina (Newbury, Essex, Ipswich, and Rowley) | 16.5 mi | Newbury | map of Riverfront Marina | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| City of Newburyport (Merrimack River and Newburyport) | 16.8 mi | Newburyport | map of City of Newburyport | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| Town of Salisbury (Salisbury, Newburyport, and Amesbury (Merrimack River)) | 17.3 mi | Salisbury | map of Town of Salisbury | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| City of Beverly (Beverly Harbor, Salem Sound) | 17.8 mi | Beverly | map of City of Beverly | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| Town of Ipswich (Ipswich Harbor, Bay, and River; Plum Island Sound) | 18.5 mi | Ipswich | map of Town of Ipswich | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| City of Salem (Salem Harbor) | 19.2 mi | Salem | map of City of Salem | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
Full lists: Pump-out stations in Massachusetts
Main waters near Lawrence
- Lake Cochichewick (lake (USGS NHD, named, >=500 acres), 549 acres; about 3.2 mi to its center point)
- Big Island Pond (lake (USGS NHD, named, >=500 acres), 557 acres; about 12 mi to its center point)
- (lake (USGS NHD, named, >=500 acres), 1,153 acres; about 22 mi to its center point)
- Massabesic Lake (lake (USGS NHD, named, >=500 acres), 1,349 acres; about 22.9 mi to its center point)
Waters named on nearby ramp and pump-out records: Merrimack River (7), Nashua River (4), Naticook Lake (3), Souhegan River (3), Hampton Harbor (3), Massabesic Lake (3), Lamprey River (3), Canobie Lake (2).
Boat types for local water (general guide)
A general guide derived only from the kinds of water named above, not advice for any one lake or bay. Check local rules, depth and conditions.
- Coastal bays, sounds and harbors: Center console (under 30 ft), Bay boat, Dual console, Sailboat (monohull), Express / cabin cruiser, Flats boat / skiff
- Inland lakes and reservoirs: Pontoon / tritoon, Bowrider / runabout, Ski / wake / surf, Bass boat, Fish and ski, Personal watercraft
- Navigable rivers and canals: Aluminum fishing, Jon / utility / hunting, Pontoon / tritoon, Jet boat
Massachusetts rules for boat owners
| Registering agency | Massachusetts Environmental Police (Office of Law Enforcement) |
| Registration | <16 ft $44; 16-25 $66; 26-39 $88; 40+ $110; title $27.50; renewal: 2 years |
| Title | yes for boats 14 ft or longer that use or are designed for a motor |
| Boater education | Any person of at least 12 years of age and less than 16 yoa, operating a motorboat without adult supervision. PWC users 16 and 17 years of age. (PWC's cannot be operated by youth less than 16 yoa). [per USCG-hosted NASBLA state survey; survey date not shown, may be outdated]; ages 12-15 operating a motorboat without adult supervision; 16-17 for PWC [per USCG-hosted NASBLA survey; may be outdated] |
All Massachusetts boating rules and sources · Check the rules for your boat (checked 2026-10-24; confirm with the agency)
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Method and limits
Score = 100 × (0.40 × marinas + 0.35 × ramps + 0.15 × pump-outs + 0.10 × named lakes/waterways), each as log(1 + count within 25 miles) divided by log(1 + the highest count among all 1,041 cities). Population: US Census Bureau Vintage 2025 subcounty estimates (Lawrence city, GEOID 2534550); location: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap and state and federal open data; coverage differs by state. Built 2026-11-02.
Some marina, ramp and pump-out data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL).