Take Out - Searsburg Reservoir

The Take Out at Searsburg Reservoir on the East Branch Deerfield River is a whitewater take-out access point located in Searsburg, Bennington County, Vermont. This site serves paddlers completing whitewater runs on the East Branch Deerfield, providing a designated exit point for kayakers and canoeists. The take-out is situated at the reservoir, where the river transitions from moving water into the impounded lake, making it an important terminus for whitewater trips in this region.

Paddlers using this take-out should be aware of the typical characteristics of the East Branch Deerfield, which features whitewater sections suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers depending on water levels and season. The reservoir itself offers calmer conditions compared to the upstream whitewater sections. Access to this take-out may require planning and shuttle arrangements, as is typical for whitewater river trips.