Connecticut Water Trails Program

Connecticut Boat Launches

Fairfield County 

New Fairfield

Squantz Pond Boat Launch

Site Location: Shortwoods Road, New Fairfield, Connecticut

Coordinates:

Longitude 73.47817000000001 ºW   Latitude 41.512049 ºN

Type: Trailered

Season: Year round

Driving Directions:

From the West/New York Area: Take I-684 onto I-84 east toward Danbury. Take Exit 5 and go left at the traffic light onto Route 39 north, following the signs to Squantz Pond. The park is located off Route 39 approximately 4½ miles north of the center of New Fairfield.

From East On I-84: Take Exit 6 in Danbury. Take a right at the traffic light onto Route 37. Follow the signs on Route 37 until you arrive in New Fairfield Center. Take a right at the traffic light onto Route 39 traveling north for approximately 4½ miles to the park entrance.

From Lower Fairfield County Area: Go north on Route 7 onto I-84 east to Danbury. Take Exit 5 and go left at the traffic light onto Route 39 north, following the signs to Squantz Pond. The park is located off Route 39 approximately 4½ miles north of the center of New Fairfield.

From Bridgeport Area: Go north onto Route 25 onto I-84 west. Take Exit 5 and go left at the traffic light onto Route 39 north, following the signs to Squantz Pond. The park is located off Route 39 approximately 4½ miles north of the center of New Fairfield.

Directions Map: Google Map

Regulations:

Vessels launching from State boat launch are prohibited from using a motor or combination of motors in excess of 25 HP. Larger motors may be attached but the propeller must be removed and the motor inclined out of the water or as high as possible. No motorized vessels may land or unload passengers or equipment on DEP owned property outside of the launch area. 45 mph daytime limit, 25 mph limit from ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise. M.S.D. (toilet) on vessels shall not be capable of overboard discharge.

Site Contact Information:

Squantz Pond State Park

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