Lyford Pond gives you public access to the water in Hardwick, VT. There's no launch fee according to the map data. The next public ramp is <different> Boat Ramp (East) in Hardwick, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Hardwick, VT |
| Water | Lyford Pond |
| Launch fee | free |
Official public water access in Vermont, including Lyford Pond: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (access areas); Vermont State Police Marine Unit (boating rules).
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 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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Lyford Pond is in Hardwick, Vermont. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Lyford Pond itself.
Lyford Pond, in Hardwick.
According to the map data there is no fee at Lyford Pond.
Paddlers can usually use Lyford 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 24 miles away.
<different> Boat Ramp (East) in Hardwick (under 1 mile), Edgewood Avenue Boat Ramp in Saint Johnsbury (3.3 miles) and Coles Pond Boat Access in Hardwick (4.2 miles).
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