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West Branch Farmington River Access

West Branch Farmington River Access provides a car-top boat launch and gravel ramp at the Goodwin Dam with parking for 30 vehicles and chemical toilet facilities.

The access point is located on the west side of West Branch Reservoir, two miles north of Riverton, and is open from sunrise to sunset.

Anglers can fish from the access area and along the entire western shore, while boating is permitted (no trailers allowed in water, no water contact sports).


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