Wolcott Pond gives you public access to the water in Hardwick, VT. It's listed as free to use. The next public ramp is Boat Ramp in Hardwick (North) in Hardwick, about 4.3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Hardwick, VT |
| Water | Wolcott Pond |
| Launch fee | free |
Details: 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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Wolcott Pond is in Hardwick, Vermont. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Wolcott Pond itself.
Wolcott Pond, in Hardwick.
Launching at Wolcott Pond costs nothing, going by the map data.
Paddlers can usually use Wolcott Pond. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Moscow Canoe Access in Stowe, about 18 miles away.
Boat Ramp in Hardwick (North) in Hardwick (4.3 miles), Vaughn M. Douglass Access Area in Morrisville (5.4 miles) and Green River Reservoir Boat Launch in Morrisville (6.2 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby