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 a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Kings Island Boat Launch

(Connecticut River)
Enfield

A view from the Kings Island boat launch.

Site Sketch of the Kings Island Boat Launch

Type: Trailered
Season: Year round
Address: 49 Parsons Road, Enfield
Directions: Located one mile northwest of junction of U.S. 5 and I-91. West on Bridge Lane to Parson Road. Launch is on the right.
Regulations:

(A) A 25 MPH nighttime speed limit from 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 hour before sunrise on all days of the year.
(B) A 30 MPH limit from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset on Saturdays and Sundays from the Saturday preceding Memorial Day to the Sunday preceding Labor Day inclusive and on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day.
(C) A 45 MPH limit, from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset, Monday through Friday, inclusive, during all seasons, and on Saturdays and Sundays from the Saturday following Labor Day to the Friday preceding Memorial Day.

Fishing Regulations:  Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov)

Docks: None
Toilets: Chemical (Seasonal)
Parking Spaces: 20
Parking Surface: Gravel
Access Road Surface: Paved
Ramp Surface: Concrete Plank
ADA Accessible: No
Additional Info:

Launch is jointly owned and operated by DEEP and Northeast Utilities.

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 Kings Island boat launch.
Entrance

The access road to the Kings Island boat launch.
Access Road

The turning area of the Kings Island boat launch.
Turning Area

The ramp of the Kings Island boat launch.
Ramp

The parking area for the Kings Island boat launch.
Parking

Boat Launches in Connecticut

Content Last Updated on January 13, 2023.