Boat Launches in Vermont

Boat launch access

Launching a boat in Vermont

Boating Hubs maps 165 boat launches in Vermont across 104 named waters. 157 are public access, and 8 are semi-private, so access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders. Every launch on this page carries its coordinates, so you can route to the ramp rather than to the lake.

Busiest waters in Vermont

• Lake Champlain (41)
• Connecticut River (9)
• Center Pond (3)
• Lake Memphremagog (3)
• Echo Lake (2)
• Highland Lake (2)
• Hortonia Lake (2)
• Island Pond (2)
• Lake Bomoseen (2)
• Laurel Lake (2)
• Long Pond (2)
• Otter Creek (2)

Common questions about Vermont boat launches

How many public boat launches are there in Vermont?

Boating Hubs maps 165 boat launches in Vermont across 104 named waters. 157 are public access and 8 are semi-private, meaning access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders.

Which waters in Vermont have the most boat launches?

By mapped launch count: Lake Champlain (41), Connecticut River (9), Center Pond (3), Lake Memphremagog (3) and Echo Lake (2). Counts are the number of separate ramps and hand launches on each water, not the number of lanes.

Is there a fee to use boat launches in Vermont?

Launch fees are set by whoever manages the ramp, and Boating Hubs does not hold fee data for Vermont yet, so check the managing agency or marina before you tow. Ramps marked semi-private may also require a permit or membership.