Join us for a 3-day/2-night kayak camping adventure on the Connecticut River.
Day 1 We will meet at 9am at the Sunderland Library and shuttle over to the Vernon Dam. The program will start at the put-in below the Vernon Dam and we will paddle to the Munn’s Ferry Campground where we will overnight.
Day 2 We will paddle from Munn’s Ferry through the French King Gorge on our way to Barton Cove. Overnight at Barton Cove Campground.
Day 3 Portage around Turner’s Falls dam and then paddle along the Pocumtuck Range from the confluence with the Deerfield River to Sunderland.
Total paddling: 36 miles.
Kayaking:
Camping:
Round trip shuttle from Sunderland
All meals from lunch on day 1 through lunch on day 3
Kayaking:
Camping:
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING BAGGAGE:
SHUTTLE: Each guest is limited to one 40-liter duffle, a sleeping bag and sleeping pad on the shuttle.
KAYAK: 1 dry bag supplied by Adventure East for personal items. Additional stowage space is available, and we recommend you plan on bringing a maximum of 20lbs in your kayak.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I have my own tent? Each participant will share a tent. Pair up with your buddy or let us know your sharing preference.
Will I have to carry all my gear in my kayak? We will shuttle your 40L overnight bag, sleeping bag and sleeping pad. Each day you will paddle with your dry bag to carry personal items you will need while paddling and your lunch,
Will there be menu options? We will offer gluten free, vegan options.
What if the weather conditions are less than perfect? We will paddle rain or shine. Our guides will continuously monitor river flow and weather conditions to ensure safe paddling conditions. We will stop paddling and go ashore when there is thunder and lightning.
Will there be mosquitos? Yes, they are less inclined to hang out with us around our campfire. Long sleeves and long pants with socks will minimize their nuisance as well.
Are there showers? No, there is an outhouse at Munn’s Ferry and washrooms at Barton Cove.
What kind of kayaks do you have? We have a variety of touring kayaks with rudders and fore and aft storage compartments. Most are between 14 and 15 feet in length. We will evaluate each guest for best fit when we assign a kayak.
Where do I leave my car? Everyone will ride the shuttle from the Adventure East shop to the put-in. We will provide you with details on the parking location in Sunderland prior to departure. We will shuttle you from the take-out in Sunderland back to your car.
