You'll find Essex Town Dock on Falls River in Essex Village. It's a public boat ramp. It's about 28 miles from New Haven, CT, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Baldwin Bridge Boat Launch in Old Saybrook, about 2.9 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Essex Village, CT |
| Water | Falls River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Connecticut, including Essex Town Dock: Connecticut DEEP Boating Division.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Essex Town Dock is in Essex Village, Connecticut. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Essex Town Dock itself.
Essex Town Dock is on Falls River.
Fees for Essex Town Dock are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Paddlers can usually use Essex Town Dock. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Great Island Boat Launch in Old Saybrook, about 5.4 miles away.
Baldwin Bridge Boat Launch in Old Saybrook (2.9 miles), Uncas Lake Boat Launch in Essex Village (3.6 miles) and Deep River Town Dock in Deep River Center (3.8 miles).
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