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

Babcock Pond Boat Launch

Colchester

A view from the Babcock Pond boat launch.

Site Sketch of the Babcock Pond Boat Launch

Type: Car Top/Carry-In
Season: Year round
Address: 669 Middletown Road, Colchester
Directions: Route 16 east of intersection with Route 149. Access is on the south side of Route 16 at Wildlife Observation Area.
Lake Area: 119 Acres
Regulations: 8 MPH limit, no water skiing.
Fishing Regulations: Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov)
Docks: None
Toilets: None
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Surface: Gravel
Access Road Surface: Gravel
Ramp Surface: Gravel

ADA Accessible:

Additional Info:

 

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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 Babcock Pond boat launch.
Entrance

The access road to the Babcock Pond boat launch.
Access Road

The turning area of the Babcock Pond boat launch.
Turning Area

The ramp of the Babcock Pond boat launch.
Ramp

The parking area for the Babcock Pond boat launch.
Parking

Boat Launches in Connecticut

Content Last Updated on January 18, 2023.