Put In

Put In is a whitewater access point located in Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts on the Charles River. This put-in serves paddlers looking to access the Charles River for whitewater paddling activities. The site is situated at coordinates 42.25960200, -71.26349600 in a residential area of Needham, providing local boaters with river access for kayaking and canoeing pursuits.

As a whitewater-specific put-in, this location is intended for paddlers with experience reading moving water and navigating river features. Paddlers should be familiar with the Charles River's characteristics in this section before launching, as conditions can vary seasonally and after rainfall. The immediate area is part of the greater Boston metropolitan region, which means access may be shared with other recreational users depending on the time of year.