McCabe Park, Kernwood Boat Ramp

[Sue H.]

Hi Folks,

Has anyone launched from this ramp in Salem, at the Danvers River ?  What was experience ?

Thanks, Sue

[midtempo]

I have not.  There is a description page for that launch on https://paddling.com/paddle/locations/danvers-river/.  The fee is $10 unless you live in Salem, and it seems good as long as the spaces don't fill up.  If I were to try it and found the parking lot to be full, a free alternative for paddlers is Obear Park in Beverly, across the bridge.

I haven't used either but I've used Dead Horse Beach in Salem nearby, which has plenty of free parking and is an easy approach.  It's not as far up the river though.