Best boat ramps near Derby
21 boat ramps · 21 ranked · updated 2026-10-01 · off-season
Explore the best boat ramps near Derby, Connecticut — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 21 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Marina
9.7 mi away
Marina is a public boat launch on Atlantic Ocean/Long Island Sound in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#2
Lake Housatonic
2.4 mi away
Based on the latest information available, the boat ramp named Lake Housatonic in Connecticut is a concrete boat ramp that is approximately 16 feet wide. This boat ramp services…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#3
Huntington Street Shelton
4.7 mi away
The boat ramp named Huntington Street Shelton is located in the city of Shelton in Connecticut. It is a public boat ramp that provides access to the Housatonic River. The latitude…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#4
Main Street Hamden
6.5 mi away
Main Street Hamden, Connecticut, does not appear to have a formal or designated boat launch. There is no concrete or gravel ramp, pier, or dock at this location, and it is not…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#5
Shipyard Lane Milford
7.5 mi away
Shipyard Lane boat ramp in Milford, Connecticut is a public boat ramp located on the Housatonic River. This ramp is managed by the City of Milford and is open year-round from…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#6
Housatonic River State Boat Launch
8.5 mi away
The Housatonic River State Boat Launch is a public boat ramp located at latitude 41.20500183 and longitude -73.10799408 in Connecticut. It is a concrete boat ramp that offers easy…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#7
April Street 3, West Haven
8.7 mi away
April Street 3 in West Haven, Connecticut, offers a small, hand-carry only boat launch suitable for kayaks, canoes, and other lightweight watercraft. There is no formal ramp—no…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#8
Quinnipiac River Front St Boat Ramp
10.1 mi away
The Quinnipiac River Front St Boat Ramp is a concrete boat ramp located in New Haven, Connecticut. It is approximately 20 feet wide and can accommodate small to medium-sized…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#9
Park Drive New Haven
10.6 mi away
Park Drive, New Haven, CT offers a hand-carry only boat launch, suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small non-motorized watercraft. There is no formal ramp—no concrete, gravel, or…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#10
Sackett Point Road North Haven
11.0 mi away
The boat ramp named Sackett Point Road North Haven is a public boat ramp located in North Haven, Connecticut, at coordinates 41.36704636 latitude and -72.87795258 longitude…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#11
Hosley Avenue Branford
12.9 mi away
The boat ramp named Hosley Avenue Branford is located in Branford, Connecticut at latitude 41.29742813 and longitude -72.83766174. This boat ramp is a concrete ramp that provides…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#12
Branford River State Boat Launch
14.4 mi away
The Branford River State Boat Launch is a public boat ramp located in Branford, Connecticut, USA. According to the latest information available, it is a single-lane ramp that is…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#13
Lake Lillinonah (Pond Brook)
15.6 mi away
Lake Lillinonah (Pond Brook) boat ramp is a concrete ramp located in Brookfield, Connecticut. The ramp is approximately 30 feet wide and can accommodate two boats at a time. It…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
Boat Ramps near Derby
The Derby area has 21 boat ramps on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best boat ramps near Derby
How are these boat ramps ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.