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Lake Champlain Boat Ramps

Every public boat ramp and launch on Lake Champlain in Vermont, with directions and what to expect when you get there. Lake Champlain covers about 277,117 acres.

56 public launches · 25 with trailer ramps · 6 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 14 confirmed free

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Before you launch in Vermont

Links go to official Vermont agency pages.

Counties: Grand Isle County, Addison County, Chittenden County, Franklin County, Rutland County

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Converse Bay Boat Ramp2

Charlotte, Chittenden County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
40 spaces
Nearest town
13 mi from Burlington

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife · Website

Notes: Best for medium boats.

Directions: Take US Route 7 to Charlotte, then turn West onto Ferry Rd (VT-F5). Travel West on Ferry Rd for 1.4 miles, then turn LEFT onto Lake Rd. Travel South on Lake Rd for 0.9 miles, then turn RIGHT onto Converse Bay Rd. Travel West on Converse Bay Rd for 0.7

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Dillenbeck Bay Boat Ramp

North Hero, Grand Isle County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
30 spaces
Nearest town
12 mi from Saint Albans

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife · Website

Notes: Best for small boats.

Directions: Take Interstate 89 to Exit 17 and turn onto US Route 2 West, towards the Lake Champlain Islands. Travel West for 29.4 miles. The Access Area is on the RIGHT, soon after you pass through the village of South Alburg.

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Fort Cassin

Ferrisburgh, Addison County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
20 spaces
Nearest town
16 mi from Middlebury (village)

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife · Website

Notes: Best for large boats.

Directions: Take US Route 7 to Ferrisburgh, then turn onto Little Chicago Rd, heading West. Travel for 4 miles, then turn RIGHT onto Sand Rd. Travel North on Sand Rd for 0.5 miles, the turn LEFT onto Fort Cassin Rd. Travel West on Fort Cassin Rd for 1 mile, and t

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John Guilmette Access Area Boat Ramp

Colchester, Grand Isle County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
47 spaces
Nearest town
9 mi from Colchester

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Notes: Best for large boats.

Directions

Mallets Bay Boat Ramp

Winooski, Chittenden County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
140 spaces
Nearest town
5 mi from Winooski

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife · Website

Notes: Best for large boats.

Directions: Take Interstate 89 to Exit 16 in Colchester. Off the Exit take US Route 7/US Route 2 North to Blakely Rd. Turn LEFT onto Blakely Rd and follow to the intersection with VT Route 127/Burlington Beltline. The Access Area will be on the RIGHT, just after t

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Holcomb Bay Access Area

North Hero, Grand Isle County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Concrete
Trailer parking
20 spaces
Nearest town
12 mi from Plattsburgh

Managed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department

Notes: Best for medium boats.

Directions: From Interstate 89 take Exit 17 onto US Route 2 West towards the Lake Champlain Islands. Travel for 27.1 miles, crossing the bridge to Alburg, then turn LEFT onto VT Route 129 West. Travel West on VT Route 129 for 3.5 miles, then cross the bridge onto

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Horicans Fishing Access

North Hero, Grand Isle County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Concrete
Trailer parking
12 spaces
Nearest town
13 mi from Saint Albans

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Notes: Best for medium boats.

Directions: From Interstate 89 take Exit 17 onto US Route 2 West towards the Lake Champlain Islands. Travel 27.1 miles, crossing the bridge into Alburg, then turn LEFT onto VT Route 129 West. Continue on VT Route 129 for 3 miles, then turn RIGHT, just before the b

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Kings Bay Fishing Access

North Hero, Grand Isle County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Concrete
Trailer parking
15 spaces
Nearest town
9 mi from Saint Albans

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Notes: Best for medium boats.

Directions: Take Interstate 89 to Exit 17 in Colchester. Turn onto US Route 2 West towards the Lake Champlain Islands. Continue on US Route 2 West for 25 miles, through the town of North Hero, then turn RIGHT onto Lakeview Dr. Travel North on Lakeview Drive for

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Larry Greene Fishing Access

Swanton, Franklin County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Concrete
Trailer parking
27 spaces
Nearest town
13 mi from Saint Albans

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Notes: Best for large boats.

Directions: Take Interstate 89 to Exit 21 in Swanton. Off the Exit take VT Route 78 West for 7 miles and the Access Area will be on the RIGHT.

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Rock River Fishing Access

Swanton, Franklin County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Gravel
Trailer parking
10 spaces
Nearest town
12 mi from Saint Albans

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Notes: Best for small boats.

Directions: Take Interstate 89 to Exit 22 in Highgate. Take US Route 7 South for 1.5 miles, and the Access Area will be on the LEFT.

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Saint Albans Bay Fishing Access

Saint Albans, Franklin County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Concrete
Trailer parking
50 spaces
Nearest town
4 mi from Saint Albans

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Notes: Best for large boats.

Directions: Take Interstate 89 to Exit 19 for St. Albans. Off the Exit turn RIGHT onto VT Route 104/Fairfax Rd. Travel North for 1/4 mile then turn LEFT onto VT Route 36/Fairfield St. Travel West on VT Route 36 for 4 miles, the turn LEFT onto Hathaway Point Rd.

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Stephensen Point Fishing Access

North Hero, Grand Isle County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Concrete
Trailer parking
15 spaces
Nearest town
9 mi from Saint Albans

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Notes: Best for medium boats.

Directions: Take Interstate 89 to Exit 17 in Colchester. Off the Exit follow US Route 2 West towards the Lake Champlain Islands. Travel West for 25 miles, through the town of North Hero, then turn RIGHT onto Lakeview Dr. Travel North on Lakeview Dr for 2.5 miles,

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Tabor Point Fishing Access

Swanton, Franklin County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Concrete
Trailer parking
25 spaces
Nearest town
10 mi from Saint Albans

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Notes: Best for medium boats.

Directions: Take Interstate 89 to Exit 21 in Swanton. Off the Exit, take VT Route 78 West for 6.5 miles, then turn LEFT onto Tabor Rd. Travel South onto Tabor Rd for 2.5 miles, then turn LEFT onto Champlain St, followed by a quick RIGHT onto Hog Island Rd. Trav

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Van Everest Fishing Access

Milton, Chittenden County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Concrete
Trailer parking
40 spaces
Nearest town
10 mi from Saint Albans

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife · Website

Notes: Best for medium boats.

Directions: Take Interstate 89 to Exit 17 in Colchester. Off the Exit, follow US Route 7 North towards Milton. Travel North for 6.2 miles to Lake Rd. Turn LEFT on Lake Rd and travel for 7.5 miles until Lake Rd is parrallel to Lake Champlain on the LEFT. Turn LE

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Benson Landing Fishing Access

Benson, Rutland County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Concrete
Trailer parking
10 spaces
Nearest town
22 mi from Middlebury (village)

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Notes: Best for medium boats.

Directions: Take Us Route 7 to Brandon, then head West on VT Route 73 for 13.3 miles to VT Route 22A in Orwell. Turn LEFT onto Vermont Route 22A and head South for 6.2 miles to Benson. Look for Hulett Hill Rd on the West side of 22A (Across from Benson Rd). Turn

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Chimney Point Fishing Access

Addison, Addison County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Concrete
Trailer parking
23 spaces
Nearest town
13 mi from Middlebury (village)

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Notes: Best for large boats.

Directions: Take US Route 7 to Vergennes. In Vergennes turn onto VT Route 22A South and continue for 6 miles to Addison. In Addison turn left onto VT Route 17 and head West. Proceed West on VT Route 17 for 8.1 miles, past the entrance to DAR State Park to Chimney

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Chipmans Point Fishing Access

Orwell, Addison County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Concrete
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Nearest town
18 mi from Middlebury (village)

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Notes: Best for medium boats.

Directions: Take US Route 7 to Brandon, then head West on VT Route 73. Continue West on VT 73 for 5.9 miles, then turn LEFT and head South on VT Route 30/ VT Route 73. Head South for 2.2 miles and then turn RIGHT and head West onto VT Route 73. Continue West on V

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George Davis (Singing Cedars) Fishing Access

Orwell, Addison County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Gravel
Trailer parking
5 spaces
Nearest town
19 mi from Middlebury (village)

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Notes: Best for medium boats.

Directions: Take US Route 4 to exit 2 for Fair Haven. Off the Exit follow VT Route 22A North. Travel North for 11 miles, then turn LEFT onto North Cross Rd. Travel West on North Cross Rd for 1/2 mile, then turn RIGHT onto Stage Rd. Travel North on Stage Rd for 1

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Keeler Bay Fishing Access

South Hero, Grand Isle County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Gravel
Trailer parking
10 spaces
Nearest town
7 mi from Plattsburgh

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Notes: Best for small boats.

Directions: Take Interstate 89 to Exit 17 and turn onto US Route 2 West towards the Lake Champlain Islands. Travel West for 12 miles, going through the town of South Hero. The Access Area will be on the RIGHT, shortly after the town.

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Kelly Bay Fishing Access

Alburg, Grand Isle County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Concrete Plank
Trailer parking
15 spaces
Nearest town
18 mi from Saint Albans

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Notes: Best for medium boats.

Directions: From Interstate 89 take Exit 17 onto US Route 2 West towards the Lake Champlain Islands. Continue on US Route 2 West for 34.8 miles to Alburg Village. Proceed through Alburg Village, and continue on US Route 2 West for 3.1 miles until you reach the br

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Lapham Bay Fishing Access

Shoreham, Addison County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Concrete
Trailer parking
15 spaces
Nearest town
13 mi from Middlebury (village)

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Notes: Best for medium boats.

Directions: Take US Route 7 to Middlebury, then turn onto VT Route 30 South. Travel South for 4 miles, then turn RIGHT onto VT Route 74. Travel West on VT Route 74 for 4 miles, then turn RIGHT onto Doolittle Rd. Travel West on Doolittle Rd for 1.5 miles, to where

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Larrabees Point Fishing Access

Shoreham, Addison County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Concrete
Trailer parking
22 spaces
Nearest town
15 mi from Middlebury (village)

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Notes: Best for medium boats.

Directions: Take US Route 7 to Middlebury, then take VT Route 125 West for 8.5 miles to the intersection with VT Route 22A in Bridport. Turn LEFT onto VT 22A South and travel for 6.6 miles to VT Route 74 in Shoreham. Turn RIGHT onto VT Route 74 West and continue

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McCuen Slang Fishing Access

Addison, Addison County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Gravel
Trailer parking
15 spaces
Nearest town
11 mi from Middlebury (village)

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Notes: Best for medium boats.

Directions: Take US Route 7 into Middlebury, the turn West onto VT Route 125. Travel West on VT Route 125 for 14.6 miles and the Access Area will be on the Left.

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Stoney Point Fishing Access

Isle La Motte, Grand Isle County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Gravel/Shale
Trailer parking
10 spaces
Nearest town
13 mi from Plattsburgh

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Notes: Best for small boats.

Directions: Take Interstate 89 to Exit 17 in Colchester. Take US Route 2 West for 27 miles, then turn LEFT onto VT Route 129 West. Travel West for 3 miles, then cross the bridge to Isle La Motte and turn LEFT onto Main St. Travel South on Main St for 2 miles, the

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Vantines Fishing Access

Grand Isle, Grand Isle County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Concrete
Trailer parking
13 spaces
Nearest town
6 mi from Plattsburgh

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Notes: Best for medium boats.

Directions: Take Interstate 89 to Exit 17 in Colchester. Off the Exit follow US Route 2 West towards the Lake Champlain Islands. Travel for 14.5 miles to Hyde Rd in Grand Isle. Turn LEFT onto Hyde Rd and travel for 2 miles to Adams School Rd. Turn LEFT onto Adam

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Sand Bar WMA Fishing Access

Colchester, Chittenden County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Gravel
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
20 spaces
Nearest town
7 mi from Colchester

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Notes: Best for small boats.

Directions: Take Interstate 89 to Exit 17 in Colchester. Off the exit take US Route 2 West towards the Lake Champlain Islands. Travel West for 5 miles to Sandbar State Park. The Access Area will be on the LEFT before the bridge to South Hero.

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Colchester Point Boat Ramp

Burlington, Chittenden County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Concrete
Trailer parking
40 spaces
Nearest town
5 mi from Burlington

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife · Website

Notes: Best for large boats.

Directions: Take Interstate 89 to Exit 16. Head North on US Route 7 toward Colchester for 1.7 miles. At the traffic light turn LEFT onto Blakely Road and proceed for 1.7 miles to Mallets Bay Park. Turn LEFT onto VT Route 127 and travel for 1 mile. Veer RIGHT onto

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Lake Champlain Kayak & Canoe Launch near Vergennes

Vergennes, Addison County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Gravel
Fee
Free
Nearest town
14 mi from Middlebury (village)

Managed by Vermont State Parks

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Shelburne Bay Boat Ramp

Burlington, Chittenden County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Concrete
Trailer parking
35 spaces
Nearest town
5 mi from Burlington

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife · Website

Notes: Best for medium boats.

Directions: Take US Route 7 to Shelburne, then turn West onto Bay Road. Travel West on Bay Road for 1 mile, and the Access Area will be on the RIGHT.

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North Hero Causeway

North Hero, Grand Isle County

Fee
Free
Car parking
15 spaces
Nearest town
11 mi from Saint Albans

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife · Website

Directions: Take Interstate 89 to Exit 17 in Colchester. Off the Exit follow US Route 2 West towards the Lake Champlain Islands for 21.3 miles to the town of North Hero. From North Hero continue heading West for 5 miles to the Alburg/North Hero Bridge. Just befor

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Lake Champlain Boat Ramp near Port Henry #1

Port Henry, Addison County

Fee
Free
Nearest town
11 mi from Middlebury (village)

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Lake Champlain Boat Ramp near Ticonderoga #1

Ticonderoga, Rutland County

Fee
Free
Nearest town
22 mi from Middlebury (village)

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Lake Champlain Boat Ramp near Ticonderoga #2

Ticonderoga, Addison County

Fee
Free
Nearest town
19 mi from Middlebury (village)

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Lake Champlain Boat Ramp near Ticonderoga #3

Ticonderoga, Addison County

Fee
Free
Nearest town
18 mi from Middlebury (village)

Website

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Lake Champlain Kayak & Canoe Launch near Burlington

Burlington, Chittenden County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Yes

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Lapham Bay boat ramp

Crown Point, Addison County

Fee
Free
Nearest town
13 mi from Middlebury (village)

Website

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Larabee's Point

Ticonderoga, Addison County

Fee
Free
Nearest town
15 mi from Middlebury (village)

Website

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Mt Independence Fishing Access

Orwell, Addison County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Car parking
3 spaces
Nearest town
17 mi from Middlebury (village)

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Directions: Take Interstate 91 to Exit 6 in Rockingham. Off the exit take VT Route 103 North for 10 miles to the Access Area on the LEFT.

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Allen Point Fishing Access

South Hero, Grand Isle County

Car parking
10 spaces
Nearest town
10 mi from Burlington

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Directions: From Interstate 89 Take Exit 1

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Ed Weed Fishing Access

Grand Isle, Grand Isle County

Car parking
12 spaces
Nearest town
5 mi from Plattsburgh

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

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Korean War Veterans Access Fishing Access

Alburg, Grand Isle County

Car parking
50 spaces
Nearest town
22 mi from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Directions: Take Interstate 89 to Exit 17 in Colchester. Off the Exit follow US Route 2 West towards the Lake Champlain Islands. Travel West for 34.6 miles to Alburg Village. After Alburg Village continue travelling West on US Route 2 for 2 miles to the bridge c

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Lake Champlain Boat Ramp near Burlington #1

Burlington, Chittenden County

Nearest town
5 mi from Burlington

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Lake Champlain Boat Ramp near Burlington #4

Burlington, Chittenden County

Nearest town
5 mi from Burlington

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Lake Champlain Boat Ramp near Cumberland Head #1

Cumberland Head, Grand Isle County

Nearest town
7 mi from Plattsburgh

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Lake Champlain Boat Ramp near Cumberland Head #2

Cumberland Head, Grand Isle County

Nearest town
6 mi from Plattsburgh

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Lake Champlain Boat Ramp near North Hero #1

North Hero, Grand Isle County

Nearest town
9 mi from Plattsburgh

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Lake Champlain Boat Ramp near North Hero #2

North Hero, Franklin County

Nearest town
5 mi from Saint Albans

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Lake Champlain Boat Ramp near North Hero #3

North Hero, Grand Isle County

Nearest town
13 mi from Saint Albans

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Lake Champlain Boat Ramp near Port Henry #2

Port Henry, Addison County

Nearest town
13 mi from Middlebury (village)

Website

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Lake Champlain Boat Ramp near Saint Albans #1

Saint Albans, Franklin County

Nearest town
5 mi from Saint Albans

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Lake Champlain Boat Ramp near Saint Albans #2

Saint Albans, Franklin County

Nearest town
5 mi from Saint Albans

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Lake Champlain Boat Ramp near Swanton

Swanton, Franklin County

Nearest town
9 mi from Saint Albans

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Lake Champlain Boat Ramp near Ticonderoga #4

Ticonderoga, Addison County

Nearest town
15 mi from Middlebury (village)

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Sand Bar Refuge Fishing Access

Milton, Chittenden County

Car parking
10 spaces
Nearest town
6 mi from Colchester

Managed by Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Directions: Take Interstate 89 to Exit 17 in Colchester. Off the exit take US Route 2 West towards the Lake Champlain Islands. Travel West for 4 miles towards Sandbar State Park. The Access Area will be on the RIGHT before the bridge to South Hero.

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Lake Champlain Boat Ramp near Burlington #2

Burlington, Chittenden County

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Lake Champlain Boat Ramp near Burlington #3

Burlington, Chittenden County

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