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Boat Ramps in Vermont

Discover 154 public boat launches, ramps, and marina access points throughout Vermont. Find the perfect launch site for your next boating adventure.

154
Total Boat Ramps
Orleans County
25 ramps - Most in County
17
Counties Covered

Vermont Boating - Champlain and the Quiet Lakes

Vermont's boating centers on Lake Champlain, which it shares with New York and Canada. Champlain is one of the larger lakes in the eastern United States, stretching over 100 miles from north to south with enough fetch to generate serious wave conditions in north or south wind. The lake has public ramp access at several Vermont locations including Burlington, Colchester, Chimney Point, and points along the southern lake.
Burlington Bay is the hub of Vermont's sailing community and has marina and launch infrastructure to reflect that. The lake there is wide enough to provide genuine open water sailing while still being reasonably protected compared to the open middle lake.
The Inland Sea at the northern end of Champlain, the portion that separates around the Alburg peninsula, has a different character - shallower and more protected. The northern lake including Grand Isle County sits in what feels almost like a different body of water.
The Connecticut River on Vermont's eastern border with New Hampshire is accessible for boating in several sections, though it's more of a canoe and kayak river through most of Vermont's riverside communities.
Vermont's smaller lakes and ponds, Memphremagog on the Quebec border, Lake Willoughby in the Northeast Kingdom, and Lake St. Catherine in the southwest, all have public access and provide quieter alternatives to Champlain. Memphremagog extends into Canada and technically requires customs consideration if you venture too far north.
Vermont's Agency of Natural Resources manages public access sites, and most are free or low cost. The lake access infrastructure is well-maintained at the major locations.

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Featured Boat Ramps in Vermont

Browse by County

Orleans County

25 ramps

Addison County

16 ramps

Rutland County

13 ramps

Caledonia County

12 ramps

Grand Isle County

12 ramps

Windsor County

11 ramps

Essex County

11 ramps

Franklin County

10 ramps

Chittenden County

9 ramps

Washington County

9 ramps

Orange County

8 ramps

Windham County

7 ramps

Lamoille County

3 ramps

Windham

3 ramps

Bennington County

2 ramps

Windsor

2 ramps

Bennington

1 ramp

About Boating in Vermont

Vermont offers excellent boating opportunities with 154 boat ramps across the state. Whether you're looking to launch on lakes, rivers, or coastal waters, our directory helps you find the perfect access point for your watercraft.

Finding the Right Boat Ramp

When selecting a boat ramp in Vermont, consider these factors:

  • Number of launch lanes to avoid congestion during peak times
  • Parking availability for vehicles and boat trailers
  • Launch fees - many public ramps are free to use
  • Ramp surface condition (concrete, asphalt, or gravel)
  • Hours of operation and seasonal accessibility
  • Nearby amenities like restrooms, fish cleaning stations, and bait shops

Explore All Ramps Below

Browse our complete directory of boat ramps in Vermont below. Use the filters to narrow your search by county or specific features you need.

Rood Pond

Provides access to Rood Pond. Located in Williamstown, VT. Public access.

Saint Albans Bay

Provides access to Lake Champlain. Located in Saint Albans Town, VT. Public access.

Bean Pond

Provides access to Bean Pond. Located in West Burke, VT. Public access.

Bald Hill Pond

Provides access to Bald Hill Pond. Located in Westmore, VT. Public access.

Red Mill Pond

Provides access to Red Mill Pond. Located in Woodford, VT. Public access.

Lake Paran

Provides access to Lake Paran. Located in Bennington, VT. Public access.

Peacham Pond

Provides access to Peacham Pond. Located in Peacham, VT. Public access.

Pensioner Pond

Provides access to Pensioner Pond. Located in East Charleston, VT. Public access.

Putney Landing

Provides access to Connecticut River. Located in Putney, VT. Public access.

Ompompanoosuc River

Provides access to Ompompanoosuc River. Located in Norwich, VT. Public access.

North Montpelier Pond

Provides access to North Montpelier Pond. Located in East Montpelier, VT. Public access.

North Thetford

Provides access to Connecticut River. Located in North Thetford, VT. Public access.

Norton Pond

Provides access to Norton Pond. Located in Warren's Gore, VT. Public access.

Nelson Pond

Provides access to Nelson Pond. Located in Woodbury, VT. Public access.

Newark Pond

Provides access to Newark Pond. Located in Newark, VT. Public access.

Neal Pond

Provides access to Neal Pond. Located in Lunenburg, VT. Public access.

Monkton Pond

Provides access to Monkton Pond. Located in Monkton, VT. Public access.

Miles Pond

Provides access to Miles Pond. Located in Concord, VT. Public access.

Miller Pond

Provides access to Miller Pond. Located in Strafford, VT. Public access.

Mirror Lake

Provides access to Mirror Lake. Located in Calais, VT. Public access.

Martins Pond

Provides access to Martins Pond. Located in Peacham, VT. Public access.

May Pond

Provides access to May Pond. Located in Barton, VT. Public access.

McCuen Slang

Provides access to Lake Champlain. Located in Addison, VT. Public access.

McIntosh Pond

Provides access to McIntosh Pond. Located in Royalton, VT. Public access.

Hardwick Lake

Provides access to Hardwick Lake. Located in Hardwick, VT. Public access.

Malletts Bay

Provides access to Lake Champlain. Located in Malletts Bay, VT. Public access.

Marshfield Dam

Provides access to Mollys Falls Reservoir. Located in Cabot, VT. Public access.

Lewis Creek

Provides access to Lewis Creek. Located in Ferrisburgh, VT. Public access.

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