Farmington River Access
Route 8, Sandisfield, MA

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Farmington River

Allowed Uses & Features

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  • Dogs allowed - Leashed
  • Parking
  • Picnicking
  • Water Access
  • Water Views
Farmington River.

Farmington River.

Entrance to the Farmington River Access parking area.

Entrance to the Farmington River Access parking area.

A short, rocky trail leads to the Farmington River.

A short, rocky trail leads to the Farmington River.

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  • Private Land
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  • Trail
  • Major Trail

Allowed Uses & Features

Information

  • Dogs allowed - Leashed
  • Parking
  • Picnicking
  • Water Access
  • Water Views

About Farmington River Access

This pull-off on Route 8 provides picnicking along the banks of the Farmington River. In addition, adventurous paddlers can access the river to ride the rapids when the water is high.

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Farmington River

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Route 8, Sandisfield, MA

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Accessibility Assessment

There are no accessible features at this location.

Access to the Farmington River can be found directly off Route 8, in a paved, flat lot. The lot is slightly uneven, with a few gravel sections. The parking area provides room for at least five cars to park. A short, narrow trail with rocky sections leads from the parking area to the Farmington River. There is a small picnic area adjacent to the parking lot, featuring a standard picnic table.  

Parking area for Farmington River Access, off Massachusetts 8 North.

Parking area for Farmington River Access, off Massachusetts 8 North.

Picnic table sits adjacent to the Farmington River Access parking area.

Picnic table sits adjacent to the Farmington River Access parking area.

Clubs, Retail & Rentals

Looking to meet up with others for team sports or group activities? Check out our list of clubs, guides and leagues in the Berkshires on the Resources page. Our list of summer camps will help you plan an overnight or day camp adventure for your young ones.

We also link to an array of outdoor recreation retail shops for gear and rental facilities for equipment on the Gear page.