Brookside Road Access gives you public access to the water on Housatonic River in Great Barrington, MA. From Springfield it's roughly 40 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Sheffield Covered Bridge Park Access in Sheffield is 3.7 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Great Barrington, MA |
| Water | Housatonic River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Brookside Road Access: Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (ramps); Massachusetts Environmental Police (boating rules).
Brookside Road Access is one of 9 public launches on Housatonic River. Boat ramps on Housatonic River
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guide
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Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
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Brookside Road Access is in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Open the map link to see where Brookside Road Access sits on the shore.
Housatonic River, in Great Barrington.
Our data does not say whether Brookside Road Access charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Sheffield Covered Bridge Park Access in Sheffield (3.7 miles), Division Street Access in Great Barrington (3.8 miles) and Rising Pond Pumping Station Access in Housatonic (5.1 miles).
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