Thames River Boat Launch is a public boat ramp in New London, CT. It's about 41 miles from Hartford, CT, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Thames River Boat Launch (New London) in New London (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | New London, CT |
| Water | Thames River |
| Surface | paved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Thames River Boat Launch, check closures with Connecticut DEEP Boating Division.
Thames River Boat Launch is one of 3 public launches on Thames River. Thames River overview
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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Thames River Boat Launch is in New London, Connecticut. We only have the map location of Thames River Boat Launch from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Thames River, in New London.
We have no fee details for Thames River Boat Launch, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Landing in Mystic in Mystic, about 8.1 miles away.
Thames River Boat Launch (New London) in New London (under 1 mile), Bayberry Lane Boat Launch in Groton (3.4 miles) and Montville Boat Launch in Gales Ferry (4.8 miles).
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