West Falmouth Harbor Landing

For boaters of all stripes, West Falmouth Harbor Landing on Cape Cod is an excellent spot to launch. With a ramp, dock, and parking, this town-owned public landing on charming West Falmouth Harbor makes it easy to get your boat or kayak into the water for a day of fishing, sailing, or paddling Buzzards Bay.

Features

concrete ramp at West Falmouth Harbor Landing on Cape Cod

Launch from the boat ramp at West Falmouth Harbor Landing for a day of fishing and boating on Buzzards Bay, just beyond.

West Falmouth Harbor is loaded with Cape Cod character – from the American flag flying high over the town dock to the cedar shake homes lining the harbor’s shores. For boaters, it’s the perfect place to set off on a Buzzards Bay adventure.

Launch your boat into this picturesque harbor from the ramp at West Falmouth Harbor Landing, and then park your vehicle and trailer at the nearby lot by the Shining Sea Bikeway. At the town dock next to the boat ramp, small boat owners can keep a dinghy tied up for easy access to the harbor.

Habitats & Wildlife

From West Falmouth Harbor, boaters can easily cruise toward the open waters of Buzzards Bay. There’s excellent fishing just beyond the mouth of the harbor, particularly in spring when striped bass run. Make sure to follow all posted speed limits in the harbor to help protect sensitive underwater eelgrass meadows.

For paddlers and rowers, West Falmouth Harbor offers fascinating habitats to explore. Head north into the salt marshes along Mashapaquit Creek to discover a quiet tidal creek. Or paddle south toward Harbor Head and find sandy dunes loaded with fiddler crabs opposite Chapoquoit Beach.

Property Owned By
Details
Parking: Limited vehicle parking at the town dock; Medium-sized gravel parking area on Old Dock Road by bike path (vehicles and trailers)
Cost: Free
Dogs: Yes
Facilities: Boat Ramp, Dock (wood/floating), Trash
Boat Ramp: Yes (concrete)
ADA Accessible: No

Please follow all posted rules and regulations at this property.

Address & Contact Information
55 Old Dock Rd.
Falmouth, MA 02540
41.603849, -70.638380
Falmouth Harbormaster: (508) 457-2550
Email: falhmast@falmouthmass.us

Please follow all posted rules and regulations at this property.

West Falmouth Harbor Landing
Falmouth, MA
View larger map

Related Stories

Water Quality Project in West Falmouth Picks Up Momentum

The project to replace conventional boat moorings with conservation moorings in West Falmouth Harbor expands this spring.

Full Story ›
Defending strong pollution limits for West Falmouth Harbor

Thanks to the Coalition’s recent appeal and settlement of the town’s wastewater treatment plant permit, Falmouth is now operating under the strictest permit ever issued to it.

Full Story ›
Making it easier and quicker to optimize nitrogen-reduction in residential septic systems

The Coalition has won a $75,000 grant to support testing a faster and more efficient approach to monitoring the effectiveness of nitrogen-reducing septic systems.

Full Story ›

Upcoming Events Near Here

Nearby Places To Go

Shining Sea Bikeway

Take a journey of discovery down the Shining Sea Bikeway, a 10.7-mile paved bike path through Falmouth.

Chapoquoit Beach

“Chappy,” as locals call Chapoquoit Beach in Falmouth, is a sandy, secluded spot far from Cape Cod's crowds.

Old Silver Beach

For a classic sandy beach to enjoy in summer, Old Silver Beach in Falmouth is a top destination on Buzzards Bay.

Current Issues

Nitrogen Pollution

Nitrogen pollution is the greatest long-term threat to the health of Buzzards Bay. We all contribute nitrogen pollution to our local waterways. Fortunately, we can all do our part to stop it.

Read More ›
65
out of 100

Bay Health: West Falmouth Harbor – Town Dock

Find your water quality score in Bay Health ›