You'll find Decker Landing on Housatonic River in Pittsfield. It's a public boat ramp. Paddlers use it as well. Springfield is the nearest big city, about 39 miles away. If it's full, Burbank Park Boat Ramp in Pittsfield is 5.3 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Pittsfield, MA |
| Water | Housatonic River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Pittsfield: Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (ramps); Massachusetts Environmental Police (boating rules).
Decker Landing is one of 9 public launches on Housatonic River. All launches on Housatonic River
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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 Paddlers
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guideNo ratings so far, so tell us how the ramp, the parking and the water were.
Decker Landing is in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. We have no street address for Decker Landing, only its exact position on the map.
Housatonic River, in Pittsfield.
Our data does not say whether Decker Landing charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
It's marked as kayak-friendly. Load at the side and leave the lane free.
Fred Garner Park in Pittsfield (2.9 miles), Woods Pond Bridge in Lenox (3 miles) and Dorothy Amos Park Access in Pittsfield (4.1 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby