Boat Ramps NearbyWard
Ward is a public boat ramp in Moretown, VT. It's listed as free to use. The next public ramp is Reservoir Road Boat Launch in Waterbury, about 6.4 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Moretown, VT |
| Launch fee | free |
Before you launch at Ward
- Plug in, straps off, lines on: finish the checklist before you pull onto the ramp.
- Wet concrete is slippery: at Ward, brake on and transmission in park before you leave the driver's seat.
- When you come back to Ward, winch the boat on instead of power loading, which keeps the end of the ramp intact.
- Before you drive off from Ward, remove plants and mud and drain all water to stop invasive species from spreading.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklistReviews
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About Ward
What is the address of Ward?
Ward is in Moretown, Vermont. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Ward.
Does it cost money to launch at Ward?
According to the map data there is no fee at Ward.
Can I launch a kayak at Ward?
Kayaks are usually fine at Ward as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Moscow Canoe Access in Stowe, about 9.7 miles away.
What other boat launches are near Ward?
Reservoir Road Boat Launch in Waterbury (6.4 miles), Blush Hill Boat Launch in Waterbury (6.4 miles) and Wrightsville Reservoir Boat Launch in Montpelier (7.6 miles).
Other launches near Moretown
- Reservoir Road Boat Launch Waterbury, 6.4 mi
- Blush Hill Boat Launch Waterbury, 6.4 mi
- Wrightsville Reservoir Boat Launch Montpelier, 7.6 mi
- Moscow Canoe Access Stowe, 9.7 mi