Farmington River Access
Farmington River Access
This access point on Nod Brook near the Rt. 185 Bridge in Simsbury provides two convenient put-in/take-out locations for paddlers exploring the flatwater Farmington River Recreation Area #5.
The site features a pleasant riverside park with parking and direct river access, making it an ideal mid-trip stop for canoeists and kayakers on this 16-mile scenic paddling section.
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- Farmington River Boat Ramp
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- Horse Guard State Park Access
- Massacoe State Forest Access
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- Talcott Mountain State Park Access
- Town Forest Access
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