Louie's Landing Boat Launch, a public boat ramp on Missisquoi River, is located in Swanton. It's listed as free to use. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. The next public ramp is Macs Bend Boat Launch in Swanton, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Swanton, VT |
| Water | Missisquoi River |
| Launch fee | free |
Closures and rules for Louie's Landing Boat Launch: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (access areas); Vermont State Police Marine Unit (boating rules).
Louie's Landing Boat Launch is one of 3 public launches on Missisquoi River. Missisquoi River overview
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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Louie's Landing Boat Launch is in Swanton, Vermont. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Louie's Landing Boat Launch itself.
It gives you access to Missisquoi River.
Louie's Landing Boat Launch is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Yes. Paddlers use Louie's Landing Boat Launch as well, ideally from the edge of the ramp.
Macs Bend Boat Launch in Swanton (under 1 mile), Swanton Beach Boat Ramp in Swanton (2.6 miles) and Marble Mill Park Boat Ramp in Swanton (3.2 miles).
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