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Boating

Events:
None at this time.

Launching Information:

Here's a link to the official Brookfield Renewable Power information on launches, boating and recreational areas:

Lower Higley: (the waters between Higley Dam and the Town Hall)  Canoe/kayak launching is available on River Street, across from Bucks Funeral Home and at Higley Dam (steep incline) off of Pine Road.  Boat/canoe/kayak launching is available on Gulf Road.  During Whitewater Kayaking water releases, kayaks may launch beyond the Fire Department at the end of River Street.

Higley Flow: Boat/Canoe/Kayak launching is available at Big Rock; the Brookfield site off Pine Road.  Trailers and cars must be parked away from launch area.  Also, boat/canoe/kayak launching is available at Higley Flow State Park during Park hours.  During camping season, normal fees apply.  Canoes and kayaks may also launch on Cold Brook Drive near the intersection of NYS Route 56.

South Colton Pond: Launch can be located by following the Brookfield sign off Windmill Hill Road.

Five Falls:
Look for Brookfield sign on Raquette River Road (aka Reservoir Road). Launch at north end of pond, by dam.

Rainbow Falls:
Look for Brookfield sign on Raquette River Road (aka Reservoir Road). Launch at north end of pond, by dam.

Blake:
Look for the Brookfield sign on the Raquette River Road (aka Reservoir Road).

Stark:
Launch site is off of White Hill Road.  Follow the Brookfield sign.  Road also leads to Carry Falls launch site.

Carry:
Two launch sites:  On the north, follow the sign at White Hill Road for Brookfield and go past the Stark launch to the Carry Falls site.  On the south, use the Parmenter launch site off of NYS 56 near Sevey Corners.
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