A state-owned boat ramp on a rocky peninsula in Barton Cove on the Connecticut River, on Route 2 about 1.5 miles east of the Gill-Montague Bridge. It takes recreational motorboats, canoes, and fishing boats, and is one of only three state-managed public river-access points in Franklin County. FirstLight Power's adjoining campground and canoe/kayak rental sit right next to the ramp.
What to expect
Kayak
Allowed in-season (canoe/kayak rental runs seasonally at the adjoining facility)
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Massachusetts DCR manages the surrounding Connecticut River Greenway State Park land; FirstLight Power operates the adjoining campground/rental concession under its FERC hydro license
What's here
Not here
No dock
The ramp is a launch surface; the canoe and kayak rental dock is at the adjoining FirstLight facility.