Peirce Island Boat Launch

Peirce Island, Portsmouth, NH

PLEASE NOTE: As of January 16, 2025, two of the four floating docks at the Robert Sullivan Boat Launch on Peirce Island have been removed for repair. They'll be back before May.

Open for the 2025 season as of Memorial Day Weekend.
For more information, please call the Spinnaker Point Recreation Center: (603) 766-1483

RESIDENT Fee Schedule - 2025

• Residents of Portsmouth are entitled to a season pass and full access to the boat launch FREE OF CHARGE.
• Residents must show Proof of Residency: A driver's license with their current street address and boat registration.

NON RESIDENT Fee Schedule - 2025

• Kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and other non-motorized craft - $10 per launch or $100 season pass
• Motorized, jet skis, sail boats or other registered craft - $20 per launch or $175 season pass
• Active duty military and veterans receive a 50% discount.
• Commercial Launch - $50 per launch

Register online for a season pass HERE 

• You will need to create an account in our MyRec Registration system. The passes are in the program menu under Boat Launch

Any boat operated on the public waters of New Hampshire, including tidal and coastal waters and all inland waters, must be registered and must display the bow number issued by the DMV as part of the registration process, unless the boat is exempt as provided in RSA 270-E:4. Boats may be registered at any time of year, but each boat registration expires on December 31st of the year it was registered.

Click Here for the NH DMV for More Info on How to Register Your Boat

CLICK HERE for Prescott Park Docks information.

Located at the Peirce Island Boat Launch (newly named Robert P. Sullivan Boat Launch)

Season dates: May 24 thru September 30, 2025

*Once purchased, a Recreation Staff member will reach out with your assigned rack number by May 13. You will also receive a boat launch parking pass. 

FEES:

• Resident $200 per season | Reservations begin April 1.
• Non resident $240 per season | Reservations begin April 15.

FORMS:

Please read and sign the kayak rack use agreement

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER