Drive-in access from Route 3. Just south of the Canadian border, this 25-site primitive campground is located in Connecticut Lakes State Forest.

Improved ramp providing access to a big, open, and beautiful lake. Also consider exploring East Inlet and Scott Bog, accessible from East Inlet Road.

Improved ramp for all boats

Drive-in access from Route 3. In the Great North Woods this lakefront park offers 45 sites for tent camping as well as some two-way hookups. The park offers excellent base for fishing, wildlife viewing and kayaking.

Small parking area adjacent to historic covered bridge.

Take out on a landing behind the closed Candlestick Restaurant, immediately downstream of the Rt 3 bridge, to scout/portage the rapids that follow, which can be Class III in high water. A path provides provides access to Rt 3. To portage, walk along the Rt 253 approximately 650 yards before climbing over a guardrail and bushwacking back down to the river.

Most common starting point for multi-day journeys, located just below the Canaan to West Stewartstown Bridge. Long term parking and an improved access on town owned land, conserved by the Vermont River Conservancy.

Located at mouth of Capon Brook on the Johnson Farm Wildlife Management Area.

A foot bridge and small set of stairs leads to a sandy area under the Lemingyon-Colebrook Bridge, on the New Hampshire side of river. Car-top access only. Accessed off of Bill Bromage Drive.

Holbrook Point is situated under a canopy of silver maples on the edge of a floodplain forest, at a bend in the river, about 1.3 miles south of the Colebrook Bridge.

Park on NH side of bridge (room for 1-2 cars). Follow improved path to launch below bridge.

A rough gravel road through a small quarry leads to a picnic area and river access just below the breached dam at Lyman Falls in Columbia, NH, with parking, a moldering privy, and picnic tables, and a beautiful cobble beach with excellent swimming and fishing.

A campsite has been developed for paddlers' on an island immediately across the river from Lyman Falls State Park and just upstream of the breached dam at Lyman Falls.
Land on the south-west side of the island, adjacent to the breached dam, and follow path to a large clearing with picnic table and fire ring. A box privy is located 100' up a path to the north.
This site was revitalized in 2018, during a workday in honor of William Schomburg, a long-time Columbia resident who helped conserve this land.

Unimproved path. Car-top access only. Park by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail kiosk on the other side of RT 102.

Across is possible from the Riverside Park playing fields. Unimproved path, for car-top access only.

Cartop access on New Hampshire side, down river of bridge.

Situated in a shady stand of pines about two miles below the confluence of the Upper Ammonusooc, after the river makes a tight 180 degree turn near 102.

While the remains of the former Wyoming dam were removed in 2022 through an effort led by the Connecticut River Conservancy, the rapid remains shallow and rocky at most summer levels. Scout or portage from river right.

Private riverside campground. Caters to RVs, but grassy meadow provided for tent camping. For reservations and info call 888-788-3815 or visitwww.beavertrailsnh.com

Small parking area and hand-carry launch, just south of the Mount Orne Covered Bridge on the Vermont side of the river.

Take out river left in a small cove marked by a portage sign. Follow trail through grassy field where camping is allowed. Put in after the dam

Located at the end of Walker Pit Road.

Parking and trailer boat access, 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m., no fee. Restroom. Handicap access.

Improved ramp, accessible from the north side of NH 135/18

Improved launch, off Riverside Cemetery Rd.

Take out river right. Descend along a well-marked portage trail, mostly on grass.

Recently established campsite for paddlers only. Features include five tent platforms, picnic tables, and fire rings. No toilet facilities (yet) but one can walk about 1/4 mile downriver on the trail to the boatramp and use its porta potty.

For whitewater canoes and kayaks. Water levels can rise up to six feet and create Class III rapids. Difficult going at low water because of boulders and shallows.

Improved ramp. Steep but groomed portage trail.

Located on a shady river terrace on the New Hampshire side of the river, across from the north end of Stevens Island.

Take out river left. Follow timber access stairs up to McIndoes Falls Rd. Follow path across road down to a landing beach.

A large but often overgrown campsite located on the third wooded island in reach between McIndoe Falls and Dodge Falls. Rope swing!

Car-top access only, from short portage trail on NH side, around run of the river dam. Parking and toilet facilities. Look for white sign in field labelled "dodge falls". Follow down to parking area near dam.

Small, sandy beach in town of Woodsville. Downstream of bridge, on Connecticut Street. Unimproved ramp, car-top access only.

About 2 miles below the Woodsville Bridge. The northern campsite is located at the northeast end of this island with access on a moderately-sloped cobblestone bank. The southern campsite is at the southwestern corner of the island. Suggested donation of $10 per tent per night

One of the first campsites established on the Upper Connecticut River, and recently re-established with the help of the Thetford Academy.
Access is via a set of removable stairs situated just past the southern tip of the adjacent island.
(Note: this campsite is not on the 1st or 2nd Editions of the Paddlers' Trail map)

Improved ramp for all boat types.

Located on the Vermont side one mile below the old Bedell Bridge abutment. Located on a wooded bank after the river turns from SE to S, a few hundred yards north of the Bradford line.Suggested donation of $10 per tent per night

Small dock and unimproved ramp at the mouth of Waits River. Access off Doe Meadow Rd by driving through fairgrounds.

Improved ramp and dock.

Two miles below the arch bridge, on a low wooded point just above the marshland at the outlet of Lake Morey.
Suggested donation of $10 per tent per night

Improved ramp for all boat types.

Unimproved ramp for all boat types, just upstream of the confluence, above Rt 5 off Old Bridge Rd.

A pleasant and roomy camping spot nestled in a grove of White Pines north of Hanover. Warning - this can be a popular hang-out spot for local kids, especially on weekend nights.

Popular group campsite provided by Great River Hydro on the south tip of the island, managed through a partnership with LL Bean's Outdoor Discovery School in West Lebanon, NH.

Boating facility and public recreation area with several launch points, a picnic area, and hiking trails along the river on land owned by Great River Hydro.

Unimproved path, car-top access only.

Unimproved path provides access from a town park.

Take out on the NH side, just above the bouys. Walk along Rt 1o to a trail leading down to a sandy beach.

Located about 3 miles below the mouth of the Mascoma River and the I-89 bridge at West Lebanon, and just above the mouth of the Ottauquechee River. Access is from the west side of the island, on the main channel.Suggested donation of $10 per tent per night

Well marked portage trail. Fantastic white water play reach. Dangerous rapids for open boats. Unimproved path. Unmarked road provides access from the Vermont side to a picnic area and launch point.

Located on the Vermont side four miles below Sumner Falls, 1 mile below Hart Island, and 3 miles above the Windsor-Cornish covered bridge. On an elevated bench just south of Bashan Brook, where the river bends to the east. Take out is about 50 yards south of Bashan Brook.
Suggested donation of $10 per tent per night

Just past the mouth of the Sugar River (NH) Beautiful and popular campsite

Only improved boat ramp between Cornish and Chesire.

Two miles below Hubbard Island. This site was built and formerly used by the Student Conservation Association. Access to the site is up a steep trail with timber steps. The site sits in an area with hemlocks overlooking the river and adjacent to a field. It includes three tent platforms, a composting toilet, and a small network of trails. Fires are not permitted - stoves only.
Public access is permitted via the river only. Please stay within campsite boundaries.

Improved ramp for all boating types. One of the few spots on the river that is wheelchair accessible. Geared toward anglers. Toilets.

Peaceful park with two-laned concrete boat launch and two docks

Footpath providing access for nonmotorized boats bellow the Bellows Falls Historical Society.

Bellows Falls Portage East: (1.5 miles) NH. Take out at Pine Street Boat Launch on the left bank, follow a small ramp next to an old brick building on the rivers edge. Follow signs for the portage to the North Walpole Portage Access south of the dam off New Hampshire Route 12.

Sandy launch shaded by enormous siler maples.

A primitive campsite open to the public, only for nonmotorized boats.

Small access point with ramp.

Improved ramp for car-top boats, with limited parking along road.

Unimproved cartop launch.

Sandy beach provides access below the Vernon dam.

Spacious and primitive campsite on island located 0.8 mile downstream of Vernon Dam. Best landing is on river right.

Small camping area for boaters and canoeists only. Tent sites are $22/night and the Adirondack shelter is $30/night.

Improved launch for all boating types.

Picnic area and boat rental operation owned by FirstLight. Location for portage shuttle.

Informal launch, accessed by walking down an unimproved path after crossing over a guardrail.

WARNING - The first landing of the second staircase has a large bees nest under it! Constructed in 2016 by the Appalachian Mountain Club, on land owned by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Accommodates up to 10 campers and four tents on tent platforms. Stays are limited to two consecutive nights. Registration is recommended at: https://goo.gl/kBtFZD. Campers must bring their own water or means of water purification.

Constructed in 2016 by the Appalachian Mountain Club, on land owned by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Accommodates up 10 - 12 campers and four tents on tent platforms and has a privy as well. Stays are limited to two consecutive nights. Registration is recommended at: https://goo.gl/kBtFZD. Campers must bring their own water or means of water purification.

Features two tent pads. Constructed in 2019 by the Appalachian Mountain Club, on land owned by the City of Northampton.
Accommodates up to 10 campers and four tents on tent pads. No potable water or privy. Stays are limited to two consecutive nights.

Improved ramp for all boating sites located in an old river oxbow on the west side of the river.

A small park with a seasonal dock that serves as a takeout above the dam.

Note: Holyoke Gas and Electric offers a free shuttle service from Brunelle's Marina. The shuttle is available from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Call (413) 536-9472 to request a pick-up. NOTE: Please note that Holyoke Gas & Electric has suspended portage service around the Holyoke Dam in MA due to virus concerns.

Otherwise, take out at Canal St Park, about a 1/2 mile above the Rt 202 bridge. Walk through the park and down South Hadley's Main Street to the Stanley Berchulski Fisherman Access, 1.5 miles below the take-out.

Located at the Holyoke Rows community rowing facility. Campers may set up tents on the lawn in front of the building. Building has bathrooms that can be used by campers. Chairs and picnic tables are located at the facility. No fires. https://holyokerows.org/

A basic launch point with an improved ramp and parking.

Picnic area provides access in the Town of Agwam. 150 yard walk down improved trail.

Constructed in 2019 by the Appalachian Mountain Club, on land owned by the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. Accommodates up 10 - 12 campers and four tents on tent platforms and has a privy as well. Stays are limited to two consecutive nights. Campers must bring their own water or means of water purification.

The remains of an old, breached dam and shallow Class I rapids in Enfield can be challenge for paddlers. Experienced boaters may be able to navigate the rapids on river left. Those seeking to portage should land on river right (just below the Rt 190 bridge) and follow an informal trail up to the paved Windor Locks Canal Trail.Follow this trail 0.17 miles before crossing a foot bridge over the canal. Walk south until you find a suitable launching point. Note: there are no signs along the route.

Constructed in 2018 by the Appalachian Mountain Club, on land owned by Eversource. Accommodates up 10 - 12 campers and four tents on tent platforms and has a privy as well. Stays are limited to two consecutive nights. Campers must bring their own water or means of water purification.

Improved ramp and parking off Vibert Road.

Community boathouse and improved ramp for all boating types, off Jennings Road. Volleyball, cricket and playgrounds, trails, sculptures, and athletic fields.

Improved ramp off Reserve Road in Hartford, CT.

Includes docks, moorings in the Cove and a boat launch with access to the Connecticut River. Launch fee charged ($7 resident, $15 nonresident for a small boat).

Improved ramp. $60 seasonal fee for residents, $30 daily fee for nonresidents.

Docks and improved ramp for car-top and small trailer boats.

Improved ramp for all boating types, picnic tables, and seasonal portable bathroom facilities.

A sandy, car top boat launch just south of the Goodspeed Opera House parking lot, now restricted for use by town residents only.

Improved launch for town residents with valid sticker only.

A campsite for paddlers nestled within a popular state park, just upstream of a historic ferry. Reservations required.

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A popular and scenic campsite for boaters; reservations required.

Improved ramp, car-top only.

Unimproved access to the lower Connecticut River. Park on the left (downstream) side of this road-ending, being careful not to park on the neighboring landowner's property.

Car-top launch adjacent to Essex Town Park.

Small car-top launch at end of Scholes Lane. On street parking.

Small cartop north of Baldwin Bridge on Route 156, past the Old Lyme Marina.

Unimproved path, cartop only.

Improved access for all boating types.

Small car-top boat access with floating dock, beach area, and picnicing.

Narrow, improved ramp for car-top and small boats.