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

Horse Pond Boat Launch

Salem

A view from the Horse Pond boat launch.

Site Sketch of the Horse Pond Boat Launch

Type: Car Top/Carry-In
Season: Year round
Address: 295 New London Road, Salem
Directions: Off west side of Route 85, between Chesterfield and Salem Four Corners.
Lake Area: 13.2 Acres
Regulations: Use of internal combustion engines prohibited.
Fishing Regulations: Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov)
Docks: None
Toilets: None
Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Surface: Gravel
Access Road Surface: Gravel
Ramp Surface: Gravel

ADA Accessible:

Additional Info:

No

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 Horse Pond boat launch.
Entrance

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

The ramp and turning area of the Horse Pond boat launch.
Ramp & Turning Area

The parking area for the Horse Pond boat launch.
Parking

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Content Last Updated on January 13, 2023.