East River Boat Launch is a public boat ramp at 168 Circle Beach Road in Guilford, CT. East River Boat Launch charges no fee, according to the map data. The drive from New Haven covers roughly 14 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Clinton Town Boat Ramp in Clinton is 6.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | 168 Circle Beach Road Guilford, CT |
| Water | East River |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | free |
Before driving to East River Boat Launch, check closures with Connecticut DEEP Boating Division.
Read more: 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 168 Circle Beach Road, Guilford, CT. The directions button above takes you to the map pin.
East River Boat Launch is on East River.
East River Boat Launch is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Quinnipiac River Marsh Wildlife Management Area Access in North Haven, about 13 miles away.
Clinton Town Boat Ramp in Clinton (6.6 miles), Quonnipaug Lake Boat Launch in Durham (9.2 miles) and State of Connecticut Boat Ramp in Chester Center (12 miles).
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