Deep River Town Dock gives you public access to the water at River Street in Deep River Center, CT. Boat launch, fishing pier, parking lot. The drive from New Haven covers roughly 27 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Essex Town Dock in Essex Village, about 3.8 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | River Street Deep River, CT |
| Water | Deep River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Deep River Town Dock, 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 The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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The address is River Street, Deep River, CT. The directions button above takes you to the map pin.
Deep River Town Dock is on Deep River.
The map data has no fee details for Deep River Town Dock, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Deep River Town Dock clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Great Island Boat Launch in Old Saybrook, about 9.2 miles away.
Essex Town Dock in Essex Village (3.8 miles), State of Connecticut Boat Ramp in Chester Center (3.9 miles) and Salmon River Boat Launch in East Haddam (5.4 miles).
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