State of Connecticut Boat Ramp (South), a public boat ramp on Dog Pond, is located in West Torrington. Dog Pond Boat Launch. The drive from Waterbury covers roughly 20 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Mohawk Pond Boat Launch in Litchfield is 3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | West Torrington, CT |
| Water | Dog Pond |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | State of Connecticut |
Before driving to State of Connecticut Boat Ramp (South), check closures with Connecticut DEEP Boating Division.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
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
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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State of Connecticut Boat Ramp (South) is in West Torrington, Connecticut. The directions button above routes you to the pin for State of Connecticut Boat Ramp (South).
Dog Pond, in West Torrington.
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Kayaks are usually fine at State of Connecticut Boat Ramp (South) as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Great Falls Reservoir Access in Canaan, about 13 miles away.
State of Connecticut, according to the map data. Contact them for closures, fees and rules.
Mohawk Pond Boat Launch in Litchfield (3 miles), State of Connecticut Boat Ramp (North) in West Torrington (3.1 miles) and State of Connecticut Boat Ramp in Torrington (4.7 miles).
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