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Access Site MA

Fife Brook Dam Put-in

Deerfield River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 5 months ago

City: Florida, MA
County: Berkshire
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 42.67992500, -72.97586100
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Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
II(III) Put-in Deerfield - 4) Bear Swamp to Zoar Gap
25 ft/mi
View Run
Current Conditions
-- • 700.00-5000.00 cfs
Deerfield River at Charlemont, MA
About This Access Site
Fife Brook Dam Put-in is a whitewater access point on the Deerfield River in Florida, Massachusetts, serving as a starting location for paddlers looking to run whitewater sections of this popular river. The Deerfield River is well-known in the Northeast for its consistent whitewater paddling opportunities, with dam-controlled releases that create reliable water conditions for kayakers and canoeists. This put-in provides access to downstream whitewater sections that attract paddlers of varying skill levels depending on water release schedules and seasonal conditions.

The location offers convenient river access in the Berkshire County area of western Massachusetts. Paddlers using this put-in should be aware that dam-release schedules significantly affect water levels and current speed on the Deerfield River. It's advisable to check current flow conditions and any local regulations before launching. The surrounding area provides typical New England river valley scenery with forest cover characteristic of the region.

Paddlers should verify current conditions with local outfitters or the dam operator before visiting, as water levels and hazards can vary considerably based on release schedules. This is an established access point for the whitewater paddling community on the Deerfield River system.