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Gardner Falls Dam Boat Ramp

Gardner Falls Dam boat ramp provides access to the Deerfield River for paddlers, with a portage required around the dam itself.

Located near Wilcox Hollow in Shelburne, this access point serves as a put-in for paddlers heading downstream toward Bardwell Ferry Bridge, approximately three miles away, with mostly Class I water conditions.


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