Saxtons River Access
Westminster, Bellows Falls, Vermont
Saxtons River
Swimming Hole
Swimming Hole
Swimming Hole
Swimming Hole
Wildlife & Watershed Protection
Wildlife & Watershed Protection
Fishing Area
Fishing Area
Swim, fish, and celebrate re-connecting our rivers! Once the site of a broken-down dam, this spot on the Saxtons River is now free-flowing and better than ever for public access.
Accessible
Accessible
Dogs allowed on leash
Dogs allowed on leash
Danger, use caution
Danger, use caution
Danger, drowning
Danger, risk of drowning
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Special considerations: Accessibility note: The path to the river is graded and wide but steep. There are good views of the river from the parking area and the roadside, and from the level, grassy area of the site beside the road.
- Public access: Yes
- Activities: Feeling curious? Wade in the water and count sea lamprey nests to see how removing derelict dams helps restore Vermont fish populations!
- Caretaker: Vermont River Conservancy