Canoe and Kayak Guide to the Willimantic River - Windham/Willimantic

Coventry, Mansfield, Columbia, Lebanon, Windham/Willimantic

Map numbers refer to the notes on river features and launch sites below. Because river conditions and access points may change over time, use of the information in this guide is at the sole risk of the user.

Map of Boat Launches and River Features in the Willimantic River - Lower River

River Features

  1. Danger: Dam before Bridge Street bridge. Take out before dam on LEFT (north) side. River is currently unsafe for boating below this point. The Willimantic Whitewater Partnership is planning to develop a whitewater park below this point, which will be suitable for experienced whitewater kayakers only.

Launches

L13 Route 66 in Columbia

Location: North side of Route 66, west side of river at old rest area (.6 miles west of Route 32); Distance from Start:21.4 miles; Vehicle Parking: Good; River Access: Good; Comments: West side of river. Old Rest area. Carry 150 feet down path to put in near bridge.

Maps created by Denise Burchsted from data provided by CT DEP through UConn's Map and Geographic Information Center (MAGIC). Data accessed on March 2005. Additional information provided by the Willimantic River Alliance.