Charter Oak Landing Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Park River in Hartford, CT. Expect a launch or parking fee here. If it's full, Great River Park Boat Ramp in Hartford is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Hartford, CT |
| Water | Park River |
| Park | Charter Oak Landing |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | yes, a fee is charged |
Official Connecticut access sites: Connecticut DEEP Boating Division.
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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Charter Oak Landing Boat Ramp is in Hartford, Connecticut. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Charter Oak Landing Boat Ramp.
Park River, in Hartford.
There is a fee. We don't list amounts because they change often. Check the pay station or the managing agency for current rates.
Paddlers can usually use Charter Oak Landing Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Charter Oak Landing Kayak/Canoe Launch in Hartford, about under 1 mile away.
Great River Park Boat Ramp in Hartford (under 1 mile), Charter Oak Landing Kayak/Canoe Launch in Hartford (under 1 mile) and Ferry Park Boat Ramp in Glastonbury Center (6.7 miles).
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