Fred Garner Park, a kayak and canoe launch on West Branch Housatonic River, is located in Pittsfield. From Springfield it's roughly 41 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Dorothy Amos Park Access in Pittsfield is 1 mile away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Pittsfield, MA |
| Water | West Branch Housatonic River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Massachusetts access sites: Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (ramps); Massachusetts Environmental Police (boating rules).
West Branch Housatonic River has 3 more public launches besides Fred Garner Park. Boat ramps on West Branch Housatonic River
Our checklist: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guide
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Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
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Fred Garner Park is in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. There is no street address for Fred Garner Park in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
It gives you access to West Branch Housatonic River.
We don't have fee information for Fred Garner Park, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Dorothy Amos Park Access in Pittsfield (1 mile), Linden Street Bridge in Pittsfield (1.6 miles) and Wahconah Park Access in Pittsfield (1.8 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby