Red Mill on the Batten Kill, a public boat ramp, is located at 6239 Vermont Route 313 West in Arlington. Red Mill on the Batten Kill charges no fee, according to the map data. It's about 77 miles from Springfield, MA, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Lake Paran in North Bennington (12 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | 6239 Vermont Route 313 West Arlington, VT 05250 |
| Water | Batten Kill |
| Launch fee | free |
| Parking | parking on site |
Official public water access in Vermont, including Red Mill on the Batten Kill: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (access areas); Vermont State Police Marine Unit (boating rules).
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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The address is 6239 Vermont Route 313 West, Arlington, VT 05250. The directions button above takes you to the map pin.
Batten Kill, in Arlington.
Red Mill on the Batten Kill is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Kayaks are usually fine at Red Mill on the Batten Kill as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Big Boom Boat Launch in South Glens Falls, about 24 miles away.
Battenkill River Fishing Access in Cambridge (3.2 miles), Wagon Wheel Access Area in Arlington (5.9 miles) and Lake Paran in North Bennington (12 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby