You'll find Housatonic River Boat Launch at 686 Naugatuck Avenue in Milford. It's a public boat ramp. Housatonic River, State Boat Launch, Milford. It's about 4.6 miles from Bridgeport, CT, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Boat Launch in Stratford in Stratford, about 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | 686 Naugatuck Avenue Milford, CT |
| Water | Housatonic River |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Housatonic River Boat Launch, check closures with Connecticut DEEP Boating Division.
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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 686 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford, CT. The directions button above takes you to the map pin.
Housatonic River Boat Launch is on Housatonic River.
We have no fee details for Housatonic River Boat Launch, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Housatonic River Boat Launch and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Ash Creek Open Space Boat Ramp in Fairfield, about 7.8 miles away.
Boat Launch in Stratford in Stratford (1 mile), Milford Municipal Boat Launch in Milford (3 miles) and Wordin Park Boat Ramp in Bridgeport (6.5 miles).
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