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Horseneck Beach State Reservation Boat Ramp

The Horseneck Beach State Reservation boat ramp provides access to the East Branch Westport River estuary and is located within a 600-acre state reservation featuring salt marshes ideal for kayaking and paddling.

The facility includes an unstaffed ramp at nearby Gooseberry Island with shallow-draft access at no fee, while a state ramp with fees accommodates draft boats; visiting hours are 8 am-8 pm with day-use fees required.

The reservation offers excellent paddling opportunities through miles of tidal inlets and marshland, making it a premier location for kayakers exploring the Westport River estuary.


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