Access Site
MA
Take Out
City: Charlemont, MA
County: Franklin
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 42.63007700, -72.90210000
Air Temp: --
Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Deerfield River at Charlemont, MA
2.5 mi away
Cold River at Florida, MA
7 mi away
North River at Shattuckville, MA
9 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-III
Take-out
Chickley - Route 8A to Deerfield River
25 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 4.50-8.00 ft
Cold River at Florida, MA
About This Access Site
This take-out access point on the Chickley River in Charlemont provides a convenient exit location for paddlers completing whitewater runs in the area. As a dedicated take-out site, it serves as the endpoint for kayakers and canoeists navigating whitewater sections upstream. The location in Charlemont, Franklin County places it within the scenic western Massachusetts region known for its river recreation opportunities. Paddlers using this take-out should be familiar with whitewater safety practices and have appropriate skill levels for the sections they've paddled above this point.