Connecticut River Put-ins

Advice
#1

I need help locating a canoe put-in on the Connecticut in CT between Hartford and Middletown.



Also curious about any experiences camping at Hurd or Seldon Neck, or paddling down to the Sound.

#2

been out of the state
for six years but there is one in Rocky Hill (pretty nice too).

In 1999 the State put out a coastal access map with all the boat launches even for non coastal areas. I dont know if its still floating around.



There is camping at Selden Island but you have to make reservations with the state. I dont have the contact info.



Its on the sign at the north end of the island…sigh

#3

Here are couple of links that might help
http://www.lisrc.uconn.edu/coastalaccess/index.asp



http://www.ct.gov/dep/site/default.asp

#4

CT River
I’ve paddled the river from below the Enfield rapids to the sound. The best part of the trip is from Middletown on down.



I haven’t camped at Hurd, but I have camped at Selden Neck a few times. In season, it’s a good idea to get a permit to camp, as it’s likely someone else will have if you commando camp & they’ll toss you out of their site (Unless you go mid-week, then it’s almost worth trying without a permit. I’d get one anyway). Selden is a nice place to camp & only a good day paddle from the sound — about 15 river miles give or take a mile or two.



Wayne

#5

Connyak site
http://www.connyak.org/Public%20Affairs/Launch_Sites_HTML.html



You feet stay dry at the Middletown put-in.

#6

How is the current south of Middletown can you easily paddle up river?