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

Wintergreen Lake Boat Launch

Hamden

A view from the Wintergreen Lake boat launch.

Site Sketch of the Wintergreen Lake Boat Launch

Type: Car Top/Carry-In
Season: Year round
Address: Across from 45 Main Street, Hamden
Directions: Exit 60 off Route 15, south on Route 10, west on Benham Street, left onto Main Street, access on the right.
Lake Area: 44 Acres
Regulations: Use of internal combustion engines is prohibited.
Fishing Regulations: Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov)
Docks: None
Toilets: None
Parking Spaces: 30
Parking Surface: Paved
Access Road Surface: Gravel
Ramp Surface: Gravel
ADA Accessible: No
Additional Info:

Water is 100 feet from parking area.

West Rock State Park

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 Wintergreen Lake boat launch.
Entrance

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

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

The ramp of the Wintergreen Lake boat launch.
Ramp

Boat Launches in Connecticut

Content Last Updated May 6, 2023