Connecticut whitewater, Farmington River - Collinsville Hartford county, Collinsville to Unionville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     3.5 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Connecticut are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. The put-in is not too far from Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The scenic beauty of Connecticut and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile.     The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The Collinsville to Unionville section of Farmington River - Collinsville in Connecticut is 3.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. This is a somewhat short section so   you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Briefly about the general area: Farmington River - Collinsville is in close proximity to Stratton Brook State Park which is a striking spot. If the weather is tremendous here at Farmington River - Collinsville, you can go for a hike along the Tunxis Trail. Talcott Mountain State Park is a magnificent spot to stretch your legs a bit, and you can hit the beach if you want, Dossin Park Beach is practically right here. At this river you will always have a good time. There are plenty of folks from Unionville here at Farmington River - Collinsville. Farmington River - Collinsville, Collinsville to Unionville road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Farmington River - Collinsville.   Whitewater Near Farmington River - Collinsville: Farmington River - Collinsville, Hartford County, 1 miles away       Class II - 3.5 miles long (Collinsville to Unionville) Whitewater Outfitter - Non-Core Tabala Vacations, Hartford County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Farmington River - Riverton, Litchfield County, 12 miles away       Class I-III - 11 miles long (Riverton to Satan's Kingdom parking area) Farmington River, Litchfield County, 13 miles away       Class I-II - 2 miles long (Hogback Road to Riverton) Still River, Litchfield County, 14 miles away       Class V - 0.1 miles long (Above Sandy Brook) Farmington River, Hartford County, 15 miles away       Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Route 18 to Highway 187) Hubbard River, Hampden County, 16 miles away       Class V - 2.65 miles long (W Hartland Road to Route 20) Little River, Hampden County, 18 miles away       Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Dam below Cobble Mountain Reservoir to Northwest Road) Sandy Brook River, Litchfield County, 19 miles away       Class IV - 5.6 miles long (Route 183 Bridge to Route 8 Bridge) Farmington River - West Branch, -blank- County, 20 miles away       Class II-III - 2.25 miles long (Lower New Boston)   Ski Areas Near Farmington River - Collinsville: Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 6 miles away, 625 foot drop, 5 lifts, 15 runs Mount Southington, Connecticut , 10 miles away, 425 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Powder Ridge, Connecticut , 18 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 19 runs Blandford, Massachusetts , 22 miles away, 465 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 25 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Woodbury, Connecticut , 26 miles away, 300 foot drop, 4 lifts, 18 runs Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 28 miles away, 640 foot drop, 6 lifts, 24 runs Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 35 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 10 lifts, 22 runs Bousquet, Massachusetts , 42 miles away, 750 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 44 miles away, 1180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs   Marinas Near Farmington River - Collinsville: Rock Landing Marina, Cromwell , 18 miles away   Beaches Near Farmington River - Collinsville: Dossin Park Beach, New Haven , 14 miles away Babbs Beach, Hartford , 17 miles away   Hotels Near Farmington River - Collinsville: Residence Inn Hartford Avon, Avon , 6 miles away DoubleTree By Hilton Bristol Connecticut, Bristol , 6 miles away Farmington Inn The, Farmington , 6 miles away Avon Old Farms Hotel, Avon , 7 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Plainville, Plainville , 7 miles away   Campgrounds Near Farmington River - Collinsville: American Legion State Forest, Barkhamsted, 9 miles away Gentile's Campground, Plymouth, 11 miles away Austin Hawes Campground, Litchfield County, 11 miles away   Trails Near Farmington River - Collinsville: Tunxis Trail, Hartford , 8 miles away Metacomet Trail, Hartford , 8 miles away Mattatuck Trail, New Haven , 10 miles away Mattabesset Trail, Middlesex , 16 miles away Mattatuck Trail, Litchfield , 17 miles away   Public Lands Near Farmington River - Collinsville: Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY , 51 miles away Stratton Brook State Park, Connecticut , 7 miles away Talcott Mountain State Park, Connecticut , 9 miles away Penwood State Park, Connecticut , 10 miles away   Golf Courses Near Farmington River - Collinsville: Tunxis Plantation Golf Course, Farmington , 6 miles away Blue Fox Run, Avon , 7 miles away Pine Valley Golf Course, Southington , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Farmington River - Collinsville Monce Pond, Hartford , 2 miles away Farmington River Reservoir, Hartford , 2 miles away Lake Erie, Hartford , 6 miles away