Leatherneck Landing
Richford, Vermont
Missisquoi River
- Public access: Yes
- Activities: Paddling, portage, fishing.
Leatherneck Landing
Formerly known as the 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
There is no parking at the site. Access the site from the river, or by walking through “Overlook Park” on main street, down to Willow street, and then to the parcel.
