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SPOTLIGHT on RECREATION

Boating Buide

The Connecticut River Boating Guide: Source to Sea Third Edition, 2007

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River Information: River flow rates, dam releases, water temperature, etc.

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Boating: Power boats, canoes, kayaks, inner tubes. Ramps, marinas, portages. Charts

camping

Camping: Some campsites are available only from the water

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Events: Paddling events, trips, culture, and river fun

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Other Organizations: Connect with organizations, activities, events, and attractions in the region

   

 


Camping in the Watershed

Camping Camping is available at many sites in the four States in the watershed. Below is a list of web resources that can help locate independent campgrounds, state parks, and national forests.

National Forests

US Forest Service general information http://www.fs.fed.us/lets you search for national forests by state or forest name.

For specific National Forest campgrounds see the links below for each state.

New Hampshire

NH State Park campgrounds and independents http://www.ucampnh.com/ 

NH's White Mountain National Forest (or use general link above): http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/white_mountain/recreation/camping/

NH Primitive canoe campsites along the Connecticut River in the Upper Valley:
http://www.uvlt.org/conn_river_campsites.html

NH Primitive campsites and access points from the river’s headwaters to the Massachusetts border: The Connecticut River Paddlers' Trail

Vermont

VT State parks and independents http://www.campvermont.com/

VT's Green Mountain National Forest (or use general link above):
http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/gmfl/green_mountain/recreation_management/recreation.htm

VT Primitive canoe campsites along the Connecticut River in the Upper Valley:
http://www.uvlt.org/conn_river_campsites.html

VT Primitive campsites and access points from the river’s headwaters to the Massachusetts border: The Connecticut River Paddlers' Trail

Massachusetts

MA Independent campgrounds: http://www.campmass.com/

MA State campgrounds: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/camping.htm

Connecticut

CT Independent campgrounds: http://www.campconn.com/

CT State campgrounds: http://www.ct.gov/dep/site/default.asp  (click on outdoor recreation, then click on camping)

 

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Photo credits (above): ©2006 Al Braden www.albradenphoto.com
Image Credits at Right - Illustrations: Bill Singleton; Photos: CRWC Staff, ©Al Braden www.albradenphoto.com, ©McConnell/McNamara