Gardner Lake State Boat Launch gives you public access to the water at 126 Old Colchester Road in Salem, CT. State of Connecticut manages it. The drive from Hartford covers roughly 30 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Gardner Lake Boat Launch in Salem (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 Old Colchester Road Salem, CT |
| Water | Gardner Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | State of Connecticut |
Official public water access in Connecticut, including Gardner Lake State Boat Launch: Connecticut DEEP Boating Division.
More in our guide: 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 126 Old Colchester Road, Salem, CT. The directions button above takes you to the map pin.
It gives you access to Gardner Lake.
No fee information yet for Gardner Lake State Boat Launch, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Horse Pond Car Top Boat Launch in Salem, about 3 miles away.
State of Connecticut runs Gardner Lake State Boat Launch. Ask them about fees and closures.
Gardner Lake Boat Launch in Salem (under 1 mile), Horse Pond Car Top Boat Launch in Salem (3 miles) and Lake Hayward Boat Launch in Colchester (5.9 miles).
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