Marina (Kittery)

The Piscataqua Marina in Kittery offers access to the Piscataqua River, a tidal estuary that forms the border between Maine and New Hampshire. This town-maintained facility features a paved boat ramp suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The marina provides seasonal and transient boat slips with amenities including electrical hookups, water, and basic facilities. Note that tidal conditions significantly affect water levels and launch conditions on the Piscataqua, so paddlers should plan their trips around high tide for optimal access.

The Piscataqua River is a productive tidal waterway with moderate current influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. Paddlers can explore the scenic estuarine environment and nearby areas, including access to Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge across the border in New Hampshire. The area is also popular with anglers and recreational boaters. For a larger, busier public launch facility with more amenities like restrooms and parking, the Piscataqua Boat Launch Facility in nearby Eliot (off Route 103 on Hammond Lane) is an alternative option.