Sample Pages from "The Nashua River Canoe and Kayak Guide" 6th Edition
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Nashua River Watershed Paddle Launch Sites
Are you looking to see if there is river access in your community? This list is arranged by community, and subdivided by river. Detailed descriptions of these launch sites, directions to the launches, and detailed information about the river segments accessible from each launch, can be found in the NRWA Canoe and Kayak Guide. View launch locations on Google map.
Massachusetts
Devens
On the Nashua River
Hospital Road/Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge Launch
Groton
On the Nashua River
Petapawag Boat Launch
On the Squannacook River
West Groton Water Department Launch
Harvard
On the Nashua River
Still River Depot Road/ Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge Launch
Lancaster
On the Nashua River
Rt. 117/Seven Bridge Road Launch
On the North Nashua River
North Main Street Launch
Pellechia Canoe Launch
Main Street Bridge Launch
Pepperell
On the Nashua River
Rt. 119 Car-top Only Launch
Kemp Conservation Area Launch (Note: this launch may not continue to be open to the public. Contact the Pepperell Conservation Commission for up-to-date information-- (978) 433-0325.)
Canal Street Launch
Downstream of Pepperell Dam Launch
On the Nissitissit River
Prescott Street Bridge Launch
Shirley
On the Nashua River
Walker Road Upstream of Ayer Ice House Dam Launch
Walker Road Downstream of Ayer Ice House Dam Launch
Sterling
On the Stillwater River
Moore’s Corner Launch
Townsend
On the Squannacook River
Stone Bridge/Canal Street Launch
Off Elm Street Launch
Harbor Pond Launch (upstream of Harbor Pond Dam)
Rt. 119/Main Street Launch (downstream of Harbor Pond Dam)
New Hampshire
Brookline
On the Nissitissit River
Bond Street Launch
Rt. 13 (behind Sunoco) Launch
South Main Street Bridge Launch
Hollis
On the Nashua River
Rt. 111/Depot Road at Runnells Bridge Launch (Note : Private property; must contact landowner will ahead of time to secure permission--(215) 266-7242 or moseleywj@gmail.com.)
On the Nissitissit River
West Hollis Road/Brookline Street Launch
Nashua
On the Nashua River
Tilton & Winchester Streets Launch
Mine Falls Dam Launch (upstream of Mine Falls Dam)
Millyard Technology Park Launch (Note : Private property for permission to use ramp to access the river contact (603) 598-1275.)
Main Street Bridge Launch
On Mine Falls Canal
Mine Falls Pond and Canal Launch
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Nashua River Watershed Pond Maps
Beyond the rivers, our watershed has dozens of ponds to explore. For example, Bare Hill Pond in Harvard and Paradise Pond in the Leominster State Forest are lovely places to paddle, with islands and coves to investigate. Most ponds have public access; a quick check with the local town clerk will clarify accessibility and boat launch fees, if any.
Pond Access Information
Mass Fisheries & Wildlife
On-line Pond Maps
NH Fish and Game
Boating and Fishing Sites
Nashua River Canoe and Kayak Guide
One of the best ways to appreciate our rivers is to get out on the water, whether by canoe, kayak, fishing boat, even paddleboard. To help ensure a safe and enjoyable adventure, we've created the Nashua River Canoe and Kayak Guide. The Guide provides information on the Nashua River and its tributaries, the Nissitissit, Squannacook, North Nashua, and Stillwater Rivers. This full-color, pocket-sized guide contains 120 pages of information on canoe launch locations, river hazards, what to expect on each segment of our rivers, including sixteen full color maps.
The Nashua River Canoe and Kayak Guide is available for purchase at the NRWA River Resource Center at 592 Main Street (Rt. 119) in Groton, MA. It can also be purchased using our online order form. Order "The Nashua River Canoe and Kayak Guide" online now.
- Sample Pages from "The Nashua River Canoe and Kayak Guide" 6th Edition:
Thank you to our Nashua River Canoe and Kayak Guide sponsors:
River Club Sponsor
Sponsors
Robert & Sarah Porter
Squan-A-Tissit Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Additionally, we thank the individuals who donated to the "Canoe & Kayak Guide Project" at the NRWA Auction.
Funding provided by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Funding was also provided by a grant from the Groton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
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