Lake Hayward Boat Launch gives you public access to the water in Colchester, CT. The next public ramp is Pickerel Lake Boat Launch in Moodus, about 4.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Colchester, CT |
| Water | Lake Hayward |
| Surface | asphalt |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
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Lake Hayward Boat Launch is in Colchester, Connecticut. Open the map link to see where Lake Hayward Boat Launch sits on the shore.
Lake Hayward, in Colchester.
The map data has no fee details for Lake Hayward Boat Launch, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Lake Hayward Boat Launch. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection Kayak Launch in Colchester, about 3.4 miles away.
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection Kayak Launch in Colchester (3.4 miles), Pickerel Lake Boat Launch in Moodus (4.6 miles) and Lower Moodus Reservoir Boat Launch in Moodus (4.8 miles).
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