Prescott Park Docks

Publically available docking space is available at Prescott Park on the Piscataqua River in Portsmouth. Reservations are possible. The dock is governed by city ordinance. The dockmasters monitor VHF Channel 09, and notice of arrivals is requested.

Prescott Park Docks Overnight and Hourly Information

Publically available docking space is available at Prescott Park on the Piscataqua River in Portsmouth. Reservations are possible. The dock is governed by city ordinance. The dockmasters monitor VHF Channel 09, and notice of arrivals is requested.

Docking Fees for Overnight and Hourly
PORTSMOUTH RESIDENTS
(proof of residency required)

• 	May 1 to September 30		October 1 to April 30		Seasonal April 1 to November 1
  Boat Length	Overnight Rate	Hourly Rate	Overnight Rate	Hourly Rate
  20â?? and under	$25.00	$2.00	$12.50	$1.00	$100.00 Per Foot
  21â?? â?? 30â??	$30.00	$3.00	$15.00	$1.50
  31â?? â?? 40â??	$35.00	$4.00	$17.50	$2.00
  41â?? â?? 50â??	$40.00	$5.00	$20.00	$2.50
  51â?? â?? 60â??	$55.00	$6.00	$27.50	$3.00

NON- RESIDENTS

• 	May 1 to September 30		October 1 to April 30		Seasonal April 1 to November 1
  Boat Length	Overnight Rate	Hourly Rate	Overnight Rate	Hourly Rate
  20â?? and under	$35.00	$5.00	$17.50	$2.50	$120.00 Per Foot 2009 Season if available
  21â?? â?? 30â??	$50.00	$8.00	$25.00	$4.00
  31â?? â?? 40â??	$70.00	$10.00	$35.00	$5.00
  41â?? â?? 50â??	$85.00	$12.00	$42.50	$6.00
  51â?? â?? 60â??	$100.00	$15.00	$50.00	$7.50

Reservations for Overnight Rate and Hourly Rate

Reservations for overnight and hourly rates may be made in person and by phone (603) 431-8748 around the end of March.

Reservations for overnight and hourly rates must be paid for in advance by check or cash: Prescott Park Docks, P.O. Box 1103, Portsmouth, NH 03802-1103. Tel: (603) 431-8748

The dockmaster assigns dock space for overnight and hourly stays. Particular slips are not guaranteed, but requests will be honored if possible.

No reservation for overnight and hourly rates will be held after 1800 hours.

There are no refunds for canceled reservations for overnight and hourly stays. Customers delayed by unforseen events (weather or personal) may receive a credit slip to be used at a later day. Cancellation must be received prior to the reservation time. Credit requests are made to the dockmaster.

No alcholic beverages or domestic animals are allowed in Prescott Park.

Boaters are requested to observe a quiet time after 2300 hours.

Regulations for Overnight Stays and Hourly Stays

No commercial craft allowed

No boats larger than 55 feet without written permission of the park trustees

No rafting

72-hour limit on stays without written permission of park trustees

No docking except at designated floats

Fees can be collected in advance by the dockmaster

Fines and criminal prosecution are possible if the regulations are violated or fees not paid.

For information about seasonal rentals at the Prescott Park docks, see the City of Portsmouth web page.