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Elm Bank Reservation Boat Ramp

Elm Bank Reservation boat ramp provides access to the Charles River via a small parking lot and path to the water, with gates open 8 am to dusk.

Located on Route 16 on the Wellesley/South Natick line, this MDC-managed site offers a convenient launch point for paddling the scenic middle Charles River section, with several large coves available for exploration downstream.


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