Connecticut whitewater - Natchaug River, Tolland/ Windham County Tolland/ Windham county, England Road to Route 198 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     0.9 miles   Where is the canoe access? Says Ron Sloan You may wish to add the following link from Natchaug River page: http://www.ctxguide.com/ctxguide_144.htm Says Bryan McFarland If you're coming from Willimantic it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. The nature scenery of Connecticut and the water flowing gracefully down Natchaug River have people coming here. This stretch of Natchaug River in Tolland/ Windham County is 0.9 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV     section of whitewater. The England Road to Route 198 section is the only paddling section along Natchaug River. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. This section is very short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other spots for that. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Mansfield Hollow State Park   is a tremendous site. Natchaug River is a reasonably wet place regularly with much rain; during November this area sees the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture. All through the months of summer at Natchaug River highs are regularly in the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Natchaug River. Natchaug River, England Road to Route 198 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 0.9 miles Average Gradient: 55 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.7896 Longitude: -72.12369 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.77799 Longitude: -72.1316 Paddler input for Natchaug River, Connecticut: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Natchaug River, Connecticut Local climate location: EAST BRIMFIELD LAKE 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Regent Inn, Mansfield Center 6 miles away This full-service Mansfield Center, Connecticut hotel provides a convenient urban location and friendly, hospitable customer service for a competitive rate. Welcome to the Best Western Regent Inn, w... Nathan Hale Inn And Conference Center, Storrs 8 miles away The Nathan Hale & Conference Center is brand new-opening in the fall of 2001, and located in a country setting on the prestigious grounds of the University of Connecticut's main campus. The building i... Rodeway Inn Willington, Willington 12 miles away Easy access to I-84 & I-90. Centrally located between Hartford & Boston.Close to Old Sturbridge Village and University of Connecticut - Storrs Campus....   All Connecticut Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Connecticut. Books about whitewater paddling on Natchaug River, Connecticut List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Natchaug River, Connecticut. Find a whitewater outfitter in Connecticut Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Willimantic, Connecticut Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Willimantic, Connecticut, the metro area neareast to Natchaug River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Natchaug River.   Whitewater Near Natchaug River: Quinebaug River, Windham County , 17 miles away, Class III - 0.5 miles long (Below Route 6) Quaboag River, Worcester/Hampden County , 23 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.5 miles long (Warren to Route 67) Salmon River, Tolland County , 24 miles away, Class II - 4.6 miles long (Old Route 2 to covered bridge at Highway 16)   Ski Areas Near Natchaug River: Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 32 miles away, 200 vertical feet Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts , 41 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Yawgoo Valley, Rhode Island , 44 miles away, 245 vertical feet Powder Ridge, Connecticut , 45 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mount Southington, Connecticut , 56 miles away, 425 vertical feet Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 57 miles away, 625 vertical feet Blandford, Massachusetts , 58 miles away, 465 vertical feet Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 63 miles away, 204 vertical feet Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 66 miles away, 875 vertical feet Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 67 miles away, 1180 vertical feet   Hotels Near Natchaug River: Best Western Regent Inn, Mansfield Center , 6 miles away Nathan Hale Inn And Conference Center, Storrs , 8 miles away Rodeway Inn Willington, Willington , 12 miles away Comfort Suites Norwich, Norwich , 12 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Norwich, Norwich , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Natchaug River: Nickerson Park Camp Grounds, Chaplin, 1 miles away Charlie Brown Campground, Eastford, 5 miles away Highland Camp Ground, Scotland, 5 miles away   National Parks Near Natchaug River: Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 19 miles away Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI , 45 miles away   Lakes Near Natchaug River