Massachusetts whitewater - Connecticut River, Hampden County Hampden county, Holyoke section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     If you're coming from Springfield it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. No need to look hard for hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. There are campgrounds quite near     the river where you can camp. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes. This is the only paddling stretch along Connecticut River. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The scenic beauty of Massachusetts and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Briefly about the general area: Connecticut River usually gets a great deal of rain; May is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month of the year is January. A short visit to South Hadley Falls is always worthwhile. Summer at Connecticut River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 50's. For the period of the wintertime highs are generally in the 30's; night lows through the wintertime for Connecticut River tend to be in the 0's.   Connecticut River, Holyoke road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: Length: 2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.22129 Longitude: -72.6112 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.2047 Longitude: -72.5907 Paddler input for Connecticut River, Massachusetts: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Connecticut River, Massachusetts Local climate location: CHESTER 1 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Economy Inn, Holyoke 2 miles away ECONOMY INN LOCATED RIGHT CROSS FROM THE CONNECTICUT RIVER.RT-5.FREE WRIELESS INTERNET.... Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Holyoke, Holyoke 2 miles away Country Inn and Suites Holyoke is located close to the Connecticut River. Easily accessible from I-91. The hotel includes indoor pool and health facility. We are close to many of the main attractions... Super 8 Motel - Holyoke/Springfield Area, Holyoke 2 miles away Fax and copying service available Northampton Area 5 Miles Amherst College 10 Miles Basketball And Holyoke Volleyball Hall of Fame University of Massachusetts Smith And Mt Holyoke Colle...   All Massachusetts Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Massachusetts. Books about whitewater paddling on Connecticut River, Massachusetts List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Connecticut River, Massachusetts. Find a whitewater outfitter in Massachusetts Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Springfield, Massachusetts Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Springfield, Massachusetts, the metro area neareast to Connecticut River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Connecticut River.   Whitewater Near Connecticut River: Little River, Hampden County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Dam below Cobble Mountain Reservoir to Northwest Road) Farmington River, Hartford County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Route 18 to Highway 187) Westfield River, Hampden County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Huntington to Russell) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/ Hampden County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 5.2 miles long (Knightsville Dam to Huntington) Deerfield River, Franklin County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Wilcox Hollow to Stillwater Bridge) Millers River - Lower, Franklin County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Erving to Millers Falls) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 9.2 miles long (Chesterfield Gorge to Knightsville Dam) Swift River, Benzie County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Along Route 9 to North Branch Westfield River) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire / Hampden County , 22 miles away, Class I-III - 7.2 miles long (Cummington to Chesterfield Gorge) Westfield River - West Branch, Berkshire / Hampshire County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Chester to Huntington)   Ski Areas Near Connecticut River: Blandford, Massachusetts , 22 miles away, 465 vertical feet Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 28 miles away, 1180 vertical feet Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 29 miles away, 625 vertical feet Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 32 miles away, 204 vertical feet Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 34 miles away, 400 vertical feet Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 36 miles away, 200 vertical feet Powder Ridge, Connecticut , 38 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mount Southington, Connecticut , 39 miles away, 425 vertical feet Haystack, Vermont , 42 miles away, 1160 vertical feet Mount Snow, Vermont , 44 miles away, 1700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Connecticut River: The Economy Inn, Holyoke , 2 miles away Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Holyoke, Holyoke , 2 miles away Super 8 Motel - Holyoke/Springfield Area, Holyoke , 2 miles away Chicopee MA Days Inn, Chicopee , 3 miles away Holiday Inn Springfield-Holyoke, Ma, Holyoke , 3 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Connecticut River: Windy Acres Campground, Easthampton, 7 miles away Rainbow Motel, South Deerfield, 11 miles away White Birch Campgrounds, Whately, 12 miles away   Trails Near Connecticut River: Link Trail, Hampden County , 17 miles away Spring Trail, Hampden County , 17 miles away Richard Trail, Hampden County , 17 miles away County Road Trail, Hampden County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near Connecticut River: Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 53 miles away   Golf Courses Near Connecticut River: Orchards Golf Course Superintendant, Holyoke , 2 miles away Chicopee Country Club, Chicopee , 6 miles away Pine Grove Golf Club, Florence , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Connecticut River