Unimproved ramp provides access to a beautiful, pristine crystalline lake, primarily used by anglers.

Improved, car-top only access, providing access to quickwater-Class IV rapids (depending on flow conditions!).

Improved ramp providing access to Lake Francis, off south side of RT. 3.

An informal launch site in Pittsburgh provides access to a stretch of quickwater and Class I-II rapids, navigable at medium water levels (look for flow conditions between 200-500 cfs).

Behind a consignment store and post office, immediately downstream of the Rt 3 bridge, an access provides a take-out for groups not seeking to portage or scout the challenging Beecher Falls rapids that follow, or end a trip here. Overnight parking by permission of the landowner.

Take out on river right just before the dam buoys. Walk along Power House Road. Turn right on Rt 114. Take your first left down to the boat access just below the Canaan-West Stewartstown Bridge.

Simple site at north end of field, tucked in a stand of Silver Maples, on the Johnson Farm Wildlife Management Area. Great, gravel beach at most water levels. Box privy.

Unimproved ramp. Car-top access only. Access via an unmarked dirt road leading west of US 3 across from a rest area with the Connecticut River Byway Wapoint Center for Colebrook. Do not park in the turn-around area, as boats with trailers need space to n

Improved ramp for paddle craft and drift boats provided by a private landowner. This site is closed during wet and muddy conditions. No dogs allowed. Fees charged for commerical trips.

Quiet campsite on edge of field. Picnic table and mouldering privy. Suitable for larger groups; please concentrate tents on the northern end of the meadow, to prevent damage to hay crops.

Improved access developed for paddlers, drift boats, and rafts.

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.

The most dangerous remains of the breached Lyman Falls dam were removed in 2022 through an effort led by the Connecticut River Conservancy. One section was left and capped with boulders to help maintain a popular fishing hole. However, at high water, the waves may still be capable of swamping open boats. Scout or portage this Class II drop on river left (land on the island). If you are planning to spot at Lyman Falls (VT), you may want to run the rapid on river right.

Small campsite, accessible by paddling or lining a boat slightly upstream on the Nulhegan River, just past the Rt 102 bridge. Foot access possible on a short trail behind a Northern Forest Canoe Trail kiosk off Route 102. Campsite situated on the river's north shore.

Peaceful campsite maintained by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, conserved by the Vermont River Conservancy through the efforts of Bruce and Mary Sloat. The site is immediately downstream of granite railroad trestle, on the Vermont side. Land on a beach and follow trail north to campsite on former railroad right of way. Look for picnic table and fire ring. A privy is located is located to the southwest.

The campsite is situated in a grove of trees on a sandy bluff, at the edge of a field, on privately owned farmland.

The breached Wyoming Dam is a hazard due to rebar jutting into the river. A take out is located immediately upstream on the Vermont side. A portage trail takes paddlers acros Route 105 to a put-in downstream of the dam. Land by stone steps above bridge. At high water, it is possible to take-out slightly upstream in a small cove. Follow trail up steps, across Route 102, and down to sandy beach. Please be considerate of adjacent landowners and stay on the portage trail.

Beautiful campsite situated in floodplain forest, with great views of the White Mountains.

At bridge in Lancaster, one finds an improved ramp for all boats. Ask at gas station for best location to park.

Maintained by the power company at Gilman Dam.

Camping allowed in grassy field along portage trai. No amenities.

Located just north of high tension line that crosses the narrow, north arm of the reservoir, on the New Hampshire side.

Improved ramp for all boat types

Improved launch, off Riverside Cemetery Rd.

Located on the south side of Moore Dam. Location of picnic area and Improved ramp for all boats.

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.

Off Comerford Dam Road on VT side. Improved ramp. Toilets.

Take out river left by boat access. Walk along dam access road before descending the steep, mowed embankment adjacent to the dam. Descend stairs to a path. Walk downstream toward a gravelly beach. Those with portage carts may wish to continue duwn the dam access road which eventually loops around to the put-in. This route is longer, but less steep. Warning - river levels can rise unexpectedly here - by as much as 3'! Do not leave unattended gear close to the river, and listen for sirens.

Improved ramp. Steep but groomed portage trail.

Small park on river left doubles as a hand carry access point

Peaceful island with sandy beach, towering pines, and rocky knoll

Take out river left after sharp bend. Follow trail pass campsite, along edge of field, down an access road, and along a rough path to the river. Warning - put-in is rocky with difficult footing.

Small campsite at the portage of Ryegate Dam, about .5 miles north of Dodge Falls. Small shelter. Portable toilet near dam.

Steep bank provides limited public access point across conserved land. Knoxland Farm provides a public boat launch site for muscle powered cartop boats such as canoes and kayaks.

2 miles below the Woodsville Bridge. The southern campsite is now located at the southwestern corner of the island. Fire ring, table, box privy.
Suggested donation of $10 per tent per night

Access on Vermont side at second large oxbow downstream of Howard Island, across from high eroding sand bank that meets small brook with fallen trees.Suggested donation of $10 per tent per night

Boat ramp and picnic area at premier birding site.

The school allows camping in a mowed area adjacent to the boat launch.
Paddlers planning to use the site are encouraged to contact the Bradford Conservation Commission in advance, so they can notify the town police that campers are using the site.
Contact info: parks-recreation@bradford-vt.us 802-222-4727 ext. 210.

Past Bug's Island. Located at the mouth of Eastman Brook, before the river veers west.

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Grassy site between two brooks.
Suggested donation of $10 per tent per night

Located on River Rd. in Lyme, this site provides car-top access to the Connecticut River at the mouth of Hewes Brook.

Improved boat ramp and dock managed by the town of Hanover.

The Ledyard Canoe Club allows the public to use their launch, located in Hanover, 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 ramp.

Small parking area and unimproved hand carry launch off River Road, 0.4 miles north of Route 10A. Note: launch and parking area immediately to the north is on private property.

Near wastewater treatment facility. Rough, unmarked road.

In Lebanon Wildlife Management Area. Unimproved path. Cartop only.

Informal, unimproved ramp for cartop launches only.
Off Mill Street in North Hartland, VT, north of the covered bridges.
An unmarked steep dirt road access lead down to the Ottauquechee River. Turn right turn onto a dirt road after crossing the twin covered bridges.

Take out on river right on rocky ledge (look for sign). Follow trail up to dirt road that leads down to a sandy put-in.

Unimproved ramp just north of covered bridge.

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

Forested campsite on an island gifted in 2000 by the family of Robert Zuckert to the Upper Valley Land Trust. Access is from the south end of the island. Suggested donation of $10 per tent per night

Expansive, grassy picnic area and playing field with a unimproved ramp that accommodates small boats.

Single-lane concrete ramp with a paved approach and dock for launching.

Designed for one-night stays by nonmotorized boaters with tent platforms and good swimming.

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

Small campsite at mouth of Cobb Brook, beneath a stand of silver maples.

Sandy beach below Bellows Falls

Improved ramp for car-top and small motorboats.

Improved ramp for all boat types.
If you intend park overnight, please leave a note in car so no search is initiated or car is towed.

Unimproved cartop launch.

Muddy beach in cove serves as an informal access point for small boats.

Take out river right. Follow marked path up to road, then follow a path to a sandy beach below the dam

Improved ramp for all boat types.

Picnic area owned by First Light.

This campground is primarily for car camping. Campsites are at least a 1/4 mile from the take out on the CT River. There are no designated locations to secure boats.

Take-out at a park on river left, 1/3 of a mile upstream of the dam. From here it is a 2.8 mile portage on city streets to a steep put-in off of Popular Street. Note: those wishing to utilize the Power Company's free shuttle should instead take-out at Barton Cove Canoe & Kayak Rental Area by the Barton Cove Campground and calling 413-659-3761 to request a pick up.

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

Paved access off School Street.

Unimproved ramp. Seasonal toilets.

Improved access area with ample parking, toilet facilities, and a float dock.

Boat ramp, marina, and take-out location for HG&E shuttle around dam. The marina kindly allows paddlers to camp on their facilities, which include bathrooms and showers.

A steep access road and improved ramp provides access below the dam in Holyhoke.

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/

Improved access for all boating types.

A basic launch point with an improved ramp and parking.

Peaceful park suitable for launching hand-carry boats, just south of a yacht club.

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.

Improved ramp, just south of junction of Bridge Street and Parson's Road.

Various paths provide access to the river

Improved ramp for all boating types.

Improved ramp off East River Drive. 350-seat amphitheater, toilets, sculptures and almost two miles of paved and lighted riverwalks.

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).

New facilities with plenty of parking, a boat house, and other recreational facilities. Free launching for canoes and kayaks, $20 for trailer boats for residents and $40 for non-residents
Managed by the Glastonbury Parks and Recreation Department.

State park with two campsites for paddlers on one-night stays. Reservations required.

A beautiful and quiet campsite offering primitive, riverside sites for individuals traveling on the river. Reservations required

Improved launch for all boating types located at the mouth of Salmon River off Route 149, 1.5 miles north of the junction with Route 82.

Maintained by the Appalachian Mountain Club, working in partnership with The Nature Conservancy. The campsite is a short paddle down from the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut. It features two tent platforms, which can accommodate up to 10 - 12 people or 4 tents. The campsite has a privy but not potable water. It is available to non-motorized boats and is paddle access only from the river, there is no land access. The campsite is first come first, first serve.

An unimproved ramp, car top only, just upstream of the Hadlyme ferry and Gillette Caste State Park.

Nestled in a calm backwater on the north end of scenic Seldom Neck State Park.��_��__Reservations required��_��__.

Primitive campsite nestled beneath a scenic rock outcrop. Popular with boaters.��_��__Reservations required.

Car top only launch off Cove Rd.

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.

Unimproved car-top access in a small municipal park.

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

Car-top launch adjacent to Essex Town Park.

Unimproved path, cartop only.

Parking for 1-2 vehicles on the right just before the put-in. Note: may not be navigable at low tide.

Car Top/Carry-In Launch located on the west side of Route 156, south of Ferry Road.

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