Access Points

TitleSite StewardContentTownRiver Mile
Fourth Connecticut LakeThe Nature ConservancyFoot access onlyPittsburg, NH403
Third Connecticut LakeNew Hampshire State ParksUnimproved ramp provides cartop access to a small crystalline lake, primarily used by anglers with …Pittsburg, NH402
East InletNH Fish and GameGravel ramp for cartop access provides access to the quiet, wildlife rich East InletPittsburg, NH397
Second Connecticut Lake accessGreat River HydroImproved ramp providing access to a big, open, and beautiful lake. Also consider exploring East …Pittsburg, NH395
Magalloway Bridge AccessState of New HampshireCar-top only access, providing access to quick water-Class IV rapids (depending on flow conditions).Pittsburg, NH391
First Connecticut LakeGreat River HydroImproved ramp for all boats.Pittsburg, NH386
Lake Francis State Park RampNew Hampshire State ParksImproved ramp providing access to a popular (and often windy) lake.Pittsburg, NH383
Lake Francis RampNH Fish and GameImproved ramp providing access to Lake Francis, off south side of RT. 3.Pittsburg, NH379
Pittsburg AccessState of New HampshireAn informal, unmarked launch site in Pittsburgh provides access to a stretch of quick water …Pittsburgh, NH376
Bacon St BridgeTown of PittsburgInformal, unimproved hand carry launch near historic covered bridge.Pittsburg, NH376
Beecher Falls LandingDave Begin (Private Landowner)Behind a pawn shop, immediately downstream of the Rt 3 bridge, this access provides a …Canaan, VT369
Canaan AccessTown of CanaanMost common starting point for multi-day journeys, located just below the Canaan to West Stewartstown …Canaan, VT367
Arlin Brook AccessNH Fish and GameUnimproved ramp. Car-top access only. Access via an unmarked dirt road leading west of US …Colebrook, NH360
Norm’s LaunchBill Tallmage (Private landowner)Access for paddle craft and drift boats provided by a private landowner. Note: annual fee …Lemington, VT357
Colebrook Bridge St. AccessColebrook Development CorporationA foot bridge and set of stairs leads to a sandy area under the Lemington-Colebrook …Colebrook, NH357
Columbia Covered BridgeColumbia Conservation CommissionSmall, town owned parcel provides hand carry access for paddlers and anglers. Park on New …Columbia, NH352
Francis Smith River AccessVermont Fish and WildlifeImproved access developed for paddlers, drift boats, and rafts.If you intend park overnight, please leave …Lemington, VT350
William Schomburg Memorial Recreational Area Access at Lyman FallsColumbia Conservation CommissionA rough dirt road through a small gravel pit leads to a picnic area and …Columbia, NH345
North Stratford AccessTown of North StratfordPark in the gravel parking lot. Carry car-top boat over grassy park down river.N. Stratford, NH342
Debanville LandingVermont Department of Forest, Parks and RecreationUnimproved path. Car-top access only. Park by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail kiosk on the …Bloomfield, VT342
Maidstone BridgeState of New HampshireCartop access on New Hampshire side. Park in gravel parking lot next to bridge, and …North Stratford, VT331
Wyoming DamTown of GuildhallHand carry access below the breached Wyoming Dam. Park in single spot near kiosk or …Guildhall, VT318
US 2 Bridge AccessRiverside Camping and RV ResortBelow the Route 2 bridge in Lancaster one finds a privately owned, improved ramp for …Lancaster, NH308
Mount Orne Covered BridgeVermont River ConservancySmall parking area and hand-carry launch, just south of the Mount Orne Covered Bridge on …Mount Orne, VT302
John’s River RampAmpersand PowerSmall pull-off and ramp off Route 135, just downstream of bridge over the John’s RiverDalton, NH299
Gilman Boat LaunchGreat River HydroLocated at the end of Walker Pit Road, a steep, rough road not suited for …Gilman, VT294
North Littleton Boat LaunchGreat River HydroArea can be shallow and muddy in low water. The boat ramp is suitable for …Littleton, NH290
Dodge Hill Boat LaunchGreat River HydroImproved ramp. Follow the gravel Old Waterford Road to the very end. There is a …Littleton, NH287
Waterford Boat LaunchGreat River HydroImproved launch off Riverside Cemetery Rd. There is a large paved and gravel parking area, …Waterford, VT287
Pattenville Boat LaunchGreat River HydroImproved ramp for all boat types. There is a gravel parking area and a boat …Littleton, NH286
Pine Island Boat Launch:Great River HydroImproved ramp, accessible from the north side of NH 135/18. There is a gravel parking …Littleton, NH286
Moore Dam Picnic AreaGreat River HydroLocated on the south side of Moore Dam. Location of picnic area and improved ramp …Littleton, NH285
Waterford Bridge Boat LaunchGreat River HydroOn north side of NH 135 just after NH 135 and 18 split. Improved launch. …Waterford, VT285
Pine Grove Boat LaunchGreat River HydroOff Comerford Dam Road on Vermont side. Improved ramp. Toilets.Barnet, VT279
Comerford Dam – Reservoir AccessGreat River HydroImproved ramp for accessing reservoir.Monroe, NH278
Comerford Dam – Downstream AccessGreat River HydroHand carry access is possible below the Comerford Dam by parking near improved ramp and …Monroe, NH278
Passumpsic River AccessGreen Mountain PowerImproved access for car-top launching on the Passumpsic River below the Barnet Power Station off …Barnet, VT277
McIndoe FallsGreat River HydroSmall park on the Vermont side doubles as a hand carry access point.Barnet, VT271
Ryegate Dame Portage and Access PointDodge Falls HydroSuitable for car-top access only. Follow road below dam to a trail leading to gravel …Bath, NH268
Woodsville AccessTown of WoodsvilleSmall, sandy beach in town of Woodsville. Downstream of bridge, on Connecticut Street. Unimproved ramp, …Woodsville, NH263
Knoxland Cartop Boat LauchUpper Valley Land TrustSteep bank provides limited, hand carry access at a conserved farm accessed off Round Barn …Knoxland, VT260
Newbury-Haverhill Bridge AccessVermont Fish and WildlifeImproved ramp for all boat types. If you intend park overnight, please leave a note …Newbury, VT252
Bedell Bridge State ParkNH Fish and GameBoat ramp and picnic area at premier birding site. Can overnight park, but only up …Haverhill, NH250
Bugbee Landing Access PointVermont Fish and WildlifeSmall dock and unimproved ramp at the mouth of Waits River. Access off Doe Meadow …Bradford, VT244
Orford Boat LandingTown of OrfordImproved ramp and dock adjacent to the Pastures Campground. Gravel parking for about 16 vehicles …Orford, NH235
North Thetford LandingVermont Fish and WildlifeImproved ramp for all boat types. If you intend park overnight, please leave a note …North Thetford, VT229
Hewes Brook Boat LaunchLyme Conservation CommissionHand carry access at the mouth of Hewes Brook off River Road, 2 miles south …Lyme, NH225
Ompompanoosuc LaunchVermont Fish and WildlifeUnimproved ramp for all boat types, just upstream of the confluence, above Rt 5 off …Norwich, VT222
Wilson LandingTown of HanoverImproved boat ramp and dock.Hanover, NH221
Ledyard Canoe ClubDartmouth CollegeThe Ledyard Canoe Club allows the public to use their launch. Those renting boats will …Hanover, NH217
Norwich Cartop LaunchTown of NorwichSmall parking area and unimproved hand carry launch off River Road, 0.4 miles north of …Norwich, VT217
East Wilder Boat LaunchCity of LebanonUnimproved ramp off East Wilder Road.East Wilder, NH215
Kilowatt Park North Picnic AreaTown of HartfordSmall dock, picnic area, and improved cartop access.Hartford, VT215
Kilowatt Park South (Olcott Falls) Boat LandingTown of WilderBoating facility and public recreation area with several launch points, a picnic area, and hiking …Hartford, VT215
Wilder Dam PortageGreat River HydroSteep path provides car-top access below the Wilder Dam. Parking area on east side of …West Lebanon, NH214
Lyman Point Park LaunchTown of HartfordUnimproved path provides access from a town park. Park by municipal buildings.Hartford, VT213
Lebanon Public Boat LaunchTown of LebanonNear wastewater treatment facility. Rough, unmarked road.Lebanon, NH212
Blood’s Brook LaunchNH Fish and GameUnimproved path in Lebanon Wildlife Management Area provides hand carry access upstream of Blood’s Brook. …Lebanon, NH209
Sumner FallsTown of HartlandUnmarked road provides access to a picnic area and launch point in a sandy cove …Hartland, NH205
Cornish Boat LandingNH Fish and GameUnimproved ramp just north of covered bridge. Can overnight park, but only up to 24 …Cornish, NH199
Wilgus State ParkVermont Department of Forest, Parks and RecreationSmall park with campgrounds just past the mouth of the Sugar River. Steep and muddy …Wethersfield, VT192
Ashley Ferry State ParkNH Fish and GameImproved ramp off Ferry Landing Road at site of the former Ashley Ferry, which operated …Claremont, NH189
Hoyt’s LandingVermont Fish and WildlifeImproved ramp for all boating types. One of the few spots on the river that …Springfield, VT181
Charlestown Picnic Area and Boat LaunchGreat River HydroSingle-lane concrete ramp with a paved approach and dock for launching. Note: the ramp is …Charlestown, NH178
Herrick’s Cove Picnic Area and Boat LaunchGreat River HydroPeaceful park with two-laned concrete boat launch and two docksRockingham, VT175
Pine Street Boat LaunchGreat River HydroSmall ramp next to an old brick building.North Walpole, NH172
Bellows Falls Historical Society River AccessBellows Falls Historical SocietyFootpath providing access for non motorized boats below the Bellows Falls Historical Society.Bellows Falls, VT171
North Walpole AccessNH Fish and GameSandy beach below Bellows Falls. Can overnight park, but only up to 24 hours.North Walpole, NH171
Connecticut River Car-Top AccessNH Fish and GameSandy launch shaded by enormous silver maples. Can overnight park, but only up to 24 …Walpole, NH168
Putney LandingVermont Fish and WildlifeImproved ramp for car-top and small motorboats. If you intend park overnight, please leave a …Putney, VT155
Dummerston LandingVermont Fish and WildlifeSmall access point with improved, concrete ramp. If you intend park overnight, please leave a …Dummerston, VT154
Chester Town Boat LandingTown of ChesterUnmarked parking area with gravel ramp suitable for small, trailered boats.Chester, NH151
Old Ferry Road Boat AccessVermont Fish and WildlifeImproved ramp for all boat types at end of Old Ferry Road (follow signs). If …Brattleboro, VT149
Retreat MeadowsBrattleboro RetreatImproved ramp for car-top boats, with limited parking along road.Brattleboro, VT147
Broad BrookNAUnimproved and unmarked hand carry launch. Park by concrete barriers near Route 142 and follow …Vernon, VT144
Hinsdale AccessNAMuddy beach in cove serves as an informal access point for small boats.Hinsdale, NH141
Governor Hunt Recreation AreaGreat River HydroSandy beach provides access below the Vernon dam. Above dam, graveled area serves as takeout. …Vernon, VT139
Pauchaug BrookMassachusetts Department of Conservation and RecreationImproved ramp for all boat types.Northfield, MA133
Riverview Picnic and Recreation AreaFirstlight Power ResourcesPicnic area owned by FirstLight. If you are interested in parking overnight, please call First …Northfield, MA125
Barton Cove Canoe & Kayak Rental AreaFirst Light Power ResourcesPicnic area and boat rental operation owned by FirstLight. Location for portage shuttle. If you …Gill, MA121
State Boat Ramp at Bartons CoveMassachusetts Department of Conservation and RecreationImproved launch for all boating types.Gill, MA120
Deerfield River LaunchNAInformal launch, accessed by walking down an unimproved path after crossing over a guardrail. Parking …Greenfield, MA117
Poplar Street AccessFirst Light Power ResourcesSteep, eroding access serves as a put-in below the Turners Falls Dam. If you are …Turners Falls, MA116
Sunderland RampTown of SunderlandPaved access off School Street. Restrooms available at Sunderland Public Library. Overnight parking available at …Sunderland, MA107
Cow Bridge Brook Ramp (Hatfield Town Ramp)Town of HatfieldUnimproved ramp. Seasonal toilets.Hatfield, MA101
Elwell Recreation AreaMassachusetts Department of Conservation and RecreationImproved access area with ample parking, toilet facilities, and a float dock.Northampton, MA94
Oxbow State RampMassachusetts Department of Conservation and RecreationImproved ramp for all boating types located in an old river oxbow on the west …Easthampton, MA89
Brunelle’s MarinaBrunelles MarinaBoat ramp, marina, campground, and take-out location for HG&E shuttle around dam. Overnight parking allowed, …South Hadley, MA87
Canal Park (South Hadley Canoe Ramp)Town of South HadleyA small park with a seasonal dock that serves as a takeout above the dam.South Hadley, MA84
Stanley Berchulski Fisherman AccessTown of South HadleyA steep access road and improved ramp provides access below the dam in Holyoke.South Hadley, MA82
Jones Ferry River AccessHolyoke RowsImproved ramp for all boating types.Holyoke, MA79
Medina Street RampTown of ChicopeeImproved access for all boating types.Chicopee, MA77
Springfield AccessCity of SpringfieldSteep set of concrete stairs provides access from the city of Springfield from a riverside …Springfield, MA72
Bondi IslandCity of SpringfieldA basic launch point with an improved ramp and parking.Springfield, MA72
Pynchon PointCity of SpringfieldPicnic area provides access in the Town of Agawam. 150 yard walk down improved trail.Agawam, MA71
Riverfront ParkTown of LongmeadowPeaceful park suitable for launching hand-carry boats, just south of a yacht club. Paved path, …Springfield, MA69
Thompsonville Town RampConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionWell developed access with ample parking.Thompsonville, CT65
Kings Island Boat LaunchConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionImproved ramp, just south of junction of Bridge Street and Parson’s Road. Year round access. …Southwood, CT63
Windsor Locks Public RampConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionVarious paths provide access to the river.Windsor Locks, CT58
South Windsor Public RampConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionImproved ramp and parking off Vibert Road.South Windsor, CT53
Bissell Bridge Boat LaunchConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionImproved ramp for all boating types.Trailered. Open year round. Paved road access, concrete slab ramp. …Windsor, CT52
Riverside ParkRiverfront RecaptureCommunity boathouse and improved ramp for all boating types, off Jennings Road. Volleyball, cricket, playgrounds, …Hartford, CT48
Great River ParkRiverfront RecaptureImproved ramp off East River Drive. 350-seat amphitheater, toilets, sculptures and almost two miles of …East Hartford, CT48
Charter Oak LandingRiverfront RecaptureImproved ramp off Reserve Road in Hartford, CT. Plenty of free, off street parking and …Hartford, CT47
Wethersfield Cove Boat LaunchTown of WethersfieldIncludes docks, moorings in the Cove and a boat launch with access to the Connecticut …Wethersfield, CT45
Rocky Hill Ferry Park Boat LaunchTown of Rocky HillImproved ramp. $60 seasonal fee for residents, $30 daily fee for nonresidents. This paved parking …Rocky Hill, CT37
Harbor ParkMiddletown HS CrewDocks and improved ramp for car-top and small trailer boats. Ramp is located at Middletown …Middletown, CT29
Haddam Meadows State ParkConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionImproved ramp for all boating types, picnic tables, and seasonal portable bathroom facilities.Haddam, CT18
Salmon River Boat LaunchConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionImproved launch for all boating types located at the mouth of Salmon River off Route …East Haddam, CT16
East Haddam Town Landing (Goodspeed Landing)Town of East HaddamA sandy, car-top boat launch just south of the Goodspeed Opera House parking lot. Follow …East Haddam, CT15
Hadlyme Ferry Boat LaunchConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionAn unimproved ramp, car-top only, just upstream of the Hadlyme ferry and Gillette Castle State …Hadlyme, CT12
Deep River Town LandingTown of Deep RiverWell equipped boat launch and fishing pier.Deep River, CT11
Pratt CoveThe Nature ConservancyUnimproved path, cartop only.Deep River, CT10
Ely Ferry Road AccessTon of LymeUnimproved access. Park on the left (downstream) side of this road-ending, being careful not to …Lyme, CT7
Little Point StreetTown Of EssexImproved ramp, car-top only.Essex, CT7
Lyme Town Boat AccessTown of LymeCar-top only launch off Cove Rd. It may be possible to use the local marina …Lyme, CT7
Novelty Lane Water Access AreaNAUnimproved path, cartop only.Essex, CT6
Bushnell ParkCity of EssexUnimproved car-top access in a small municipal park.Essex, CT6
Scholes LaneNASmall car-top launch at end of Scholes Lane. On street parking.Essex, CT6
Essex Town DockTown Of EssexImproved ramp for all boating types. Limited parking.Essex, CT6
Nott Lane Open SpaceTown Of EssexCar-top launch adjacent to Essex Town Park.Essex, CT6
Pilgrim LandingNASmall cartop north of Baldwin Bridge on Route 156, past the Old Lyme Marina.Old Lyme, CT4
Tantummaheag Town LandingTown of Old LymeAccessible at high tide only. Parking for 1-2 vehicles on the right just before the …Old Lyme, CT4
Baldwin Bridge State Boat LaunchConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionImproved access for all boating types. Year round access. ADA accessible. Floating and Fixed Wood …Old Lyme, CT3
Lieutenant River Boat LaunchConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionCar-Top/Carry-In Launch located on the west side of Route 156, south of Ferry Road.Old Lyme, CT3
Old Lyme Road Launch SiteConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionSmall car-top boat access with floating dock, beach area, and picnic tables.Old Lyme, CT3
North Cove Town RampNorth Cove Yacht ClubNarrow, improved ramp for car-top and small boats. Boat ramp is at the end of …Old Saybrook, CT2
Great Island State Boat LaunchConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionImproved launch for all boating types off Route 156. Open all year, bathrooms open seasonally.Old Lyme, CT1
Smith Neck Town LandingTown of Old LymeUnimproved, car-top. Difficult to access at low tide.Old Lyme, CT1