Paddling in Connecticut
Explore 134 kayak launches, boat ramps, and paddling destinations across Connecticut.
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Marina
Connecticut · ~1 mi from Riverside
Marina
Connecticut · ~1 mi from Stratford
Seaside Park
Connecticut · ~1 mi from Bridgeport
Marina
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Stamford
Marina
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Bridgeport
Marina
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Greens Farms
Marina
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Fairfield
Bayberry Lane
Connecticut · ~3 mi from Groton
Lighthouse Point
Connecticut · ~3 mi from East Haven
Marina
Connecticut · ~3 mi from West Mystic
Dock Road
Connecticut · ~3 mi from Waterford
Barn Island
Connecticut · ~3 mi from Pawcatuck
Marina
Connecticut · ~3 mi from Norwalk
Marina
Connecticut · ~3 mi from Greens Farms
Great Island
Connecticut · ~3 mi from Old Saybrook
Beachdale Pond
Connecticut · ~0 mi from Voluntown
Pattagansett Lake
Connecticut · ~0 mi from East Lyme
Bantam Lake
Connecticut · ~0 mi from Lakeside
Beseck Lake
Connecticut · ~1 mi from Middlefield
Dodge Pond
Connecticut · ~1 mi from Niantic
Bashan Lake
Connecticut · ~1 mi from East Haddam
Gorton Pond
Connecticut · ~1 mi from Niantic
Hatch Pond
Connecticut · ~1 mi from South Kent
Highland Lake
Connecticut · ~1 mi from Winsted
Park Pond
Connecticut · ~1 mi from Winchester Center
Quinebaug River - West Thompson Lake
Connecticut · ~1 mi from Grosvenor Dale
Winchester Lake
Connecticut · ~1 mi from Winchester Center
Lake of Isles
Connecticut · ~1 mi from Mashantucket
Lantern Hill
Connecticut · ~1 mi from Mashantucket
Mono Pond
Connecticut · ~1 mi from Columbia
Pine Acres Lake
Connecticut · ~1 mi from Hampton
Tyler Pond
Connecticut · ~1 mi from Goshen
Ball Pond
Connecticut · ~2 mi from New Fairfield
Black Pond
Connecticut · ~1 mi from Middlefield
Dog Pond
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Goshen
Holbrook Pond Water
Connecticut · ~1 mi from Hebron
Howells Pond
Connecticut · ~1 mi from West Hartland
Lake Zoar
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Sandy Hook
Marina
Connecticut · ~1 mi from Brookfield
Marina
Connecticut · ~1 mi from Brookfield
West Side Pond
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Goshen
Avery Pond
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Mashantucket
Batterson Park Pond
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Farmington
Cedar Lake
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Chester
Coventry Lake
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Coventry
Long Pond
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Mashantucket
Mamanasco Lake
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Ridgefield
Mudge Pond
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Sharon
Amos Lake
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Preston
Bolton Lake (Lower)
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Bolton
Candlewood Lake (Lattins Cove)
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Brookfield
Dooley Pond
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Rockfall
Pickerel Lake
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Moodus
Powers Lake
Connecticut · ~2 mi from East Lyme
Rogers Lake
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Old Lyme
Gardner Lake
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Salem
Glasgo Pond
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Voluntown
Lake Housatonic
Connecticut · ~3 mi from Shelton
Lake Kenosia
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Danbury
Little Pond
Connecticut · ~2 mi from Thompson
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I kayak in Connecticut?
Connecticut has 134 public kayak launch points listed on The Paddling Hub. Popular water body types include lakes, rivers, oceans, reservoirs.
Are there beginner-friendly paddling spots in Connecticut?
Yes! Many of the 134 beginner-rated locations in Connecticut offer calm waters and easy boat ramp access, making them perfect for new paddlers.
Do I need a permit to kayak in Connecticut?
Permit requirements vary by location. Most public boat ramps in Connecticut are free to access, though some state parks may charge an entrance or parking fee. Check individual location details for specific requirements.