Boat Ramps on Connecticut River
Connecticut River has 50 catalogued boat ramps spread across 4 states (Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire). The highest-rated launch is Pastures Campground in Orford, scoring 4.9/5 (123 Google reviews). 28 of the 50 ramps (56%) are flagged as free public access — the remainder are marinas, fee sites, or restricted-access launches.
Connecticut River has 50 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap across 4 states, 28 of them free public launches. The highest-rated is Pastures Campground in Orford (4.9/5, 123 reviews). Launches are spread across 33 towns along the shore.
Live Water Conditions on Connecticut River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 01154500 — CONNECTICUT RIVER AT NORTH WALPOLE, NH · 6.9 mi from Connecticut River
Boat Ramps on the Connecticut River in New Hampshire (23)
- Pastures Campground★ 4.9Orford
- Haverhillpublic
- Hinsdale
- Vernonpublic
- Colebrookpublic
- Hinsdalepublic
- Charlestownpublic
- Cornishpublic
- Lancasterpublic
- Cornish
- Cornishpublic
- Hinsdale
- Claremontpublic
- Lebanon
- Walpolepublic
- Hanoverpublic
- Lebanonpublic
- Haverhillpublic
- Orfordpublic
- Hinsdalepublic
- Daltonpublic
- Chesterfieldpublic
- Vernonpublic
| Name | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Pastures Campground | Orford | 4.9/5 |
| Bedell Bridge State Park | Haverhill | 4.4/5 |
| Connecticut River Boat Ramp | Hinsdale | — |
| Governor Hunt Rec. Area | Vernon | — |
| Connecticut River Access | Colebrook | — |
| Prospect Street Boat Launch | Hinsdale | — |
| Connecticut River Boat Ramp | Charlestown | — |
| Cornish Boat Ramp | Cornish | — |
| Connecticut River Boat Ramp | Lancaster | — |
| Connecticut River Boat Ramp | Cornish | — |
| Cornish Wildlife Management Area | Cornish | — |
| Connecticut River Boat Ramp | Hinsdale | — |
| Ashley Ferry Boat Ramp | Claremont | — |
| Connecticut River Boat Ramp | Lebanon | — |
| Connecticut River Boat Ramp | Walpole | — |
| Wilson's Landing | Hanover | — |
| East Wilder Boat Launch | Lebanon | — |
| Bedell Bridge Boat Access Facility | Haverhill | — |
| Town Boat Ramp | Orford | — |
| Hinsdale Island | Hinsdale | — |
| Dalton Boat Launch | Dalton | — |
| River Rd Access | Chesterfield | — |
| Vernon Dam Portage | Vernon | — |
Boat Ramps on the Connecticut River in Massachusetts (12)
- Northampton
- Chicopee Boat Launch★ 4.6Chicopeepublic
- Pauchaug Boat Ramp★ 4.3Northfieldpublic
- Easthampton
- Easthamptonpublic
- Northfieldpublic
- Chicopeepublic
- Hatfieldpublic
- Sunderlandpublic
- Agawam
- Springfield
- Hadley
| Name | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Norwottuck Rail Trail | Northampton | 4.8/5 |
| Chicopee Boat Launch | Chicopee | 4.6/5 |
| Pauchaug Boat Ramp | Northfield | 4.3/5 |
| Metacomet-Monadnock Trail | Easthampton | 4.3/5 |
| Connecticut River (Oxbow) | Easthampton | — |
| Connecticut River | Northfield | — |
| Connecticut River | Chicopee | — |
| Connecticut River | Hatfield | — |
| Connecticut River | Sunderland | — |
| Connecticut River Boat Ramp | Agawam | — |
| Connecticut River Boat Ramp | Springfield | — |
| Connecticut River Boat Ramp | Hadley | — |
Boat Ramps on the Connecticut River in Connecticut (9)
- Wethersfield Cove★ 4.5Wethersfield
- Essex Boat Ramp★ 4.5Essexpublic
- Enfieldpublic
- Windsor
- Hartford
- Essex
- Essex
- Essex
- Essex
| Name | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wethersfield Cove | Wethersfield | 4.5/5 |
| Essex Boat Ramp | Essex | 4.5/5 |
| Kings Island Boat Launch | Enfield | 4.2/5 |
| Connecticut River Boat Ramp | Windsor | — |
| Connecticut River Boat Ramp | Hartford | — |
| Connecticut River Boat Ramp | Essex | — |
| Connecticut River Boat Ramp | Essex | — |
| Connecticut River Boat Ramp | Essex | — |
| Connecticut River Boat Ramp | Essex | — |
Boat Ramps on the Connecticut River in Vermont (6)
- Vernon
- Newbury Village
- Norwich
- North Thetford
- Dummerston
- Brattleboropublic
| Name | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut River Boat Ramp | Vernon | — |
| Connecticut River Boat Ramp | Newbury Village | — |
| Connecticut River Boat Ramp | Norwich | — |
| Connecticut River Boat Ramp | North Thetford | — |
| Dummerston | Dummerston | — |
| Old Ferry Road Boat Launch | Brattleboro | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many boat ramps are on Connecticut River?+
There are 50 boat ramps catalogued on Connecticut River, including launches near Wethersfield, Essex, Enfield.
What is the highest-rated boat ramp on Connecticut River?+
Pastures Campground in Orford is the highest-rated launch on Connecticut River, scoring 4.9/5 based on 123 reviews.
Are there free public boat ramps on Connecticut River?+
Yes — 28 of the 50 launches on Connecticut River are marked as free public access, the rest are marinas or restricted-access sites.