Boat ramps on Housatonic River
There are 9 public access points on the Housatonic River in Massachusetts. 1 is a boat ramp for trailers, 9 suit kayaks and canoes.
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Brookside Road Access
Great Barrington -
Division Street Access
Great Barrington -
Glendale Road Access
Housatonic -
Decker Landing
Pittsfield -
Sheffield Covered Bridge Park Access
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Glendale Dam Put-In
Stockbridge -
Glendale Dam Take-Out
Stockbridge
Launching on Housatonic River
| Launches | 9 |
|---|---|
| Boat ramps | 1 |
| Kayak and canoe launches | 9 |
| Towns | Great Barrington, Housatonic, Lee, Pittsfield, Sheffield, Stockbridge |
Helpful: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
Packed for the ramp
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Housatonic River: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat on Housatonic River?
We list 9 public launches on Housatonic River around Great Barrington, Housatonic, Lee and Pittsfield: Brookside Road Access, Division Street Access, Glendale Road Access, BNRC Fishing Access and Lee Athletic Field Access and 4 more.
Does it cost money to launch on Housatonic River?
The map data has no fee details for the launches on Housatonic River; local ramps are often free, while park and Corps of Engineers ramps often charge.
Where can you launch a kayak on Housatonic River?
Brookside Road Access, Division Street Access, Glendale Road Access and BNRC Fishing Access and 5 more are suitable for kayaks and canoes. On Housatonic River, paddlers can also use the edge of most ramps.
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