Glendale Dam Put-In, a kayak and canoe launch on Housatonic River, is located in Stockbridge. The drive from Springfield covers roughly 41 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Glendale Dam Take-Out in Stockbridge (under 1 mile).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Stockbridge, MA |
| Water | Housatonic River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Stockbridge: Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (ramps); Massachusetts Environmental Police (boating rules).
Housatonic River has 8 more public launches besides Glendale Dam Put-In. Boat ramps on Housatonic River
Our checklist: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
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Glendale Dam Put-In is in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Open the map link to see where Glendale Dam Put-In sits on the shore.
Housatonic River, in Stockbridge.
The map data has no fee details for Glendale Dam Put-In, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Glendale Dam Take-Out in Stockbridge (under 1 mile), Glendale Road Access in Housatonic (under 1 mile) and Rising Pond Pumping Station Access in Housatonic (2.3 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby