Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Pattaconk Lake Boat Launch

Chester

A view from the Pattaconk Lake boat launch.

Site Sketch of the Pattaconk Lake Boat Launch

Type: Car Top/Carry-In
Season: Year round
Address: (North end of) State Forest Road, Chester
Directions: At Cockaponset State Forest in Pattaconk Lake Recreation Area, 3 miles north of Route 148 on Cedar Lake Road.
Lake Area: 56.1 Acres
Regulations: 8 MPH limit, no water-skiing. Use of internal combustion engines prohibited during July and August.
Fishing Regulations: Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov)
Docks: None
Toilets: Chemical (Seasonal)
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Surface: Paved
Access Road Surface: Paved
Ramp Surface: Dirt
ADA Accessible: No
Additional Info:

Cockaponset State Forest

Schedule of Marine Events and Fishing Tournaments (ct.gov), (Note: tournaments are not open to the general public)

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The entrance to the Pattaconk Lake boat launch.
Entrance

The access road to the Pattaconk Lake boat launch.
Access Road

The turning area and parking of the Pattaconk Lake boat launch.
Turning Area & Parking

The ramp of the Pattaconk Lake boat launch.
Ramp

Boat Launches in Connecticut

Content Last Updated on January 25, 2023