Missisquoi River Access

Richford, Vermont

Missisquoi River

Paddling Access
Paddling Access
Paddling Access
Paddling Access
A spot for Missisquoi River paddlers to put-in or take-out in the center of Richford.
Dogs allowed on leash
Dogs allowed on leash
Portage
Portage
Danger, use caution
Danger, use caution
! Special considerations: Immediately downstream, rapids and rocks make the Missisquoi impassable. Take out here to portage around the rapids.
  • Public access: Yes
  • Activities: paddling, portage, fishing
Missisquoi River Access Richford, Vermont Missisquoi River

Missisquoi River Access

This 1/2-acre riverside park in the center of Richford gives paddlers access to the Missisquoi River. It primarily serves as a take-out for paddlers exploring six miles of the Wild and Scenic Missisquoi River upstream. For those on longer adventures, it’s a portage stop along the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, giving paddlers access to carry around the rapids. Vermont River Conservancy’s conservation easement here protects public access, and also protect riverside shrubs and trees that are important for healthy habitat.

Conservation Details

  • River: Missisquoi River
  • Acreage: 0.50
  • River frontage (ft): 100

Funding Partners

This project made possible thanks to the support and partnership of:

  • Northern Forest Canoe Trail
  • Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Committee
  • Richford Economic Action Committee
  • Concept 2
  • Vermont Community Foundation
  • Fields Pond Foundation
  • Carl Taylor
  • L.L. Bean
  • The generous support of local donors

Directions

From Route 105 in Richford, turn east onto Willow St. towards the river, and continue straight until the end of the road. Walk on the dirt road until a path to the right leads to the river.