Coastal Boat Launches

For other boat launches, see the 2013 CT Boaters Guide (www.ct.gov/deep/boating) and the CT Coastal Access Guide (www.lisrc.uconn.edu/coastalaccess/index.asp). Call 860-424-3034 or e-mail coastal.access@ct.gov for questions or additional information.

Barn Island, Stonington

• Parking: 60 cars with trailers.
• Toilets: Chemical, seasonal.
• Conditions: Large ramp with floating dock.
• Use: Heavy use on weekends.
• Access: I-95, Exit 91. South to N. Main Street to Rte. 1. Greenhaven Road to Palmer Neck Road, follow to end.

Bayberry Lane, Groton

• Parking: 30 cars with trailers.
• Toilets: Chemical, seasonal.
• Conditions: Steep ramp, shallow at low tide.
• Use: Heavy use on weekends.
• Access: I-95, Exit 87. Rte. 349 becomes Shennecossett Road, left onto Bayberry Lane.

Branford River, Branford

• Parking: 50 cars with trailers.
• Toilets: Chemical, seasonal.
• Conditions: Steep ramp, shallow at low tide.
• Use: Low use.
• Access: I-95, Exit 53. Rte. 142 left onto Stannard Avenue to Goodsell Point Road.

Connecticut River, Old Saybrook

• Parking: 75 cars with trailers.
• Toilets: Chemical, year round.
• Conditions: Large ramp with floating dock.
• Use: Heavy use on weekends.
• Access: Exit 1 off Rte. 9 North. End of ramp turn right. Located under Baldwin Bridge, (I-95) off Ferry Road.

Dock Road, Waterford

• Parking: 45 cars with trailers.
• Toilets: Chemical, seasonal.
• Conditions: Ramp is steep and narrow; Launching may be difficult during strong southwesterly winds.
• Use: Moderate use on weekends.
• Access: I-95, Exit 74. Rte. 213, south on Goshen Road, launch straight ahead.

Thames River (Kenneth E. Streeter Boat Launch), Groton

• Parking: 25 cars with trailers.
• Toilets: Chemical, seasonal.
• Conditions: Launching may be difficult during strong northwesterly winds.
• Use: Moderate use on weekends.
• Access: I-95 North, Exit 85, bear right onto Bridge Street, next right onto Fairview Avenue, launch on left.

Thames River, New London

• Parking: 50 cars with trailers.
• Toilets: Chemical, seasonal.
• Conditions: Good launching conditions.
• Use: Moderate use on weekends.
• Access: I-95 North, Exit 84, left onto Williams Street. Turn east onto State Pier Road, launch at end, under I-95, Goldstar Bridge.

East River, Guilford/Madison

• Parking: 25 cars with trailers.
• Toilets: Chemical, seasonal.
• Conditions: Concrete planks.
• Use: Moderate use on weekends.
• Access: I-95, Exit 59. Located on east side of East River. Take Rte. 1 onto Neck Road and follow to end.

Four Mile River, South Lyme

• Parking: 55 cars with trailers.
• Toilets: Chemical, seasonal.
• Conditions: Shallow launching area; low railroad bridge clearance.
• Use: Low use.
• Access: I-95, Exit 71. Rte. 156, east on Oakridge Drive, first right to launch area.

Great Island, Old Lyme

• Parking: 35 cars with trailers.
• Toilets: Chemical, seasonal.
• Conditions: Shallow at low tide.
• Use: Heavy use on weekends.
• Access: I-95, Exit 70. Rte.156 east, south to end of Smith Neck Road and Great Island Wildlife Area.

Housatonic River,Milford/Devon

>> Closed due to bridge construction. <<

Lighthouse Point
City Park, New Haven

• Parking: 60 cars with trailers.
• Toilets: Flush facilities in park.
• Conditions: Launching may be difficult during strong northwesterly winds.
• Use: Heavy use on weekends.
• Access: I-95, Exit 51 going south. Go south on Townsend Avenue, right onto Lighthouse Road to park. Operated by the City of New Haven.

Niantic River, Waterford

• Parking: 100 cars with trailers.
• Toilets: Chemical, year round.
• Conditions: Large ramp with floating dock.
• Use: Heavy use on weekends.
• Access: I-95, Exit 74. ¼ mile northeast of
  Rte.156 bridge across Niantic River.

Saugatuck River, Westport

• Parking: 25 cars with trailers.
• Toilets: Chemical, seasonal.
• Conditions: Shallow launching conditions at low tide.
• Use: Heavy use on weekends.
• Access: I-95, Exit 17 east side of river. Rte. 136 to Compo Road, first right to launch.