This is a boat launch for hand-carried boats and it is also a portage. Additional access to the reservoir is on the west side, where there is a slab boat ramp, with parking. The shoreline there is also better for launching hand carried boats.
at Jackson Schoolhouse and Widow Smith roadsChepachet, RI, 02814Phone:
This site, managed by the state Department of environmental Management, has a gravel parking lot and a cement plank boat ramp. This is a popular lake in the summer and the shoreline is heavily developed. No motors above 10 hp may be used from this boat ramp between the Saturday before Memorial Day and the day after Labor Day. This is a busy aterway; watch out for paddlers and boaters.
Bowdish Reservoir
Putnam Pike (Route 44)Glocester, RIPhone:
After George Washington Campground entrance, take third left to boat ramp, which is concrete slab. 10 HP limit, Parking available.
Keech Pond
Indian TrailGlocester, RIPhone:
Take Route 44 Glocester to Chestnut Hill Road, to Indian Trail, to end. Boat ramp is on the left. 10 HP limit. Parking is available.
Wilson Reservoir
East Wallum Lake RoadBurrillville, RIPhone:
This cement plank boat ramp is for launching boats from trailers; also canoes and kayaks. There is a 10hp limit on motors. Parking is available.
