Parking Rules at the Public Landing

The Winthrop Public Landing is a designated state/ DCR boat launch facility that is managed by the Town of Winthrop. Both DCR and the Town of Winthrop have regulations regarding parking at the landing.

View a map of parking areas at the Public Landing.

• Vehicles With Boat Trailers: Those using the boat ramp must pay a $10 recreational, or $100 commercial ramp usage fee first. This is not a parking fee. Parking for boat trailers is reserved in the center two parking rows of the lot marked "Trailer Parking Only". Vehicles with boat trailers parked in the lot without a ramp fee receipt displayed in the window are subject to a $25 fine per town ordinance 12.28.020.
• Vehicles Without Trailers: All other vehicles without boat trailers should park along the perimeter of the lot. During slow boating times such as foul weather, off-season, etc., cars may be allowed to park in trailer spots at the discretion of the Harbormaster.
• Overnight Parking: The DCR has an 18-hour parking limit at the Landing. If you are going on an excursion or need to park longer than 18 hours, the harbormaster department can issue you a temporary Winthrop visitor parking pass for $10. The visitor parking pass allows for parking on Veterans Road only. Visitor permits can only be issued to non-resident visitors to the town.
• Parking Citations: Any parking citation issued by the Harbormaster or the Winthrop Police can be appealed or paid by following the information on the Parking Clerk page.

If you have received a parking citation from the DCR, it can be appealed or paid.