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Kayak & canoe launches in Vermont

We list 10 kayak launches in 6 towns across Vermont. Each one lets you get a paddle craft onto the water without backing a trailer.

Brattleboro 2

Burlington 2

Newport 2

Swanton 2

Stowe 1

Vergennes 1

Illustration: a paddler in a life jacket stepping from a low dock into a kayak
Illustration, not a photo of a specific place in Vermont

Kayak & canoe launches by city in Vermont

Kayak & canoe launches in Vermont: questions and answers

How many kayak launches are in Vermont?

We list 10 kayak launches in Vermont, most of them around Brattleboro (2), Burlington (2), Newport (2) and Swanton (2).

Which lakes and rivers have kayak launches in Vermont?

Among others Missisquoi River, Connecticut River, West River, Winooski River and Shelburne Bay.

Do kayaks need to be registered in Vermont?

Rules differ by state. Vermont may not register paddle craft, but state parks or wildlife areas can still require a launch permit or parking fee.

Do you need a life jacket to kayak in Vermont?

Every paddler in Vermont needs an approved life jacket on board, and kids have to wear theirs.

Are there free kayak launches in Vermont?

6 of the 10 are marked free in the map data, including Old Ferry Road Boat Launch, West River Park Kayak Lauch and Clyde River Charleston Boat Ramp.

Other states

Guide: How to launch a kayak or canoe · All boat ramps in Vermont