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Hey all - I'm in the process of planning a weekend trip on the Connecticut River and I'm hoping some of you may be able to answer a question for me. I purchased the new river map and looked at the website but that has left me more confused than before.
The stretch we're looking to paddle is from the Cornish/Winsor covered bridge down to Bellows Falls, VT. I'm scouting this particular section for a possible trip I'll be leading for Fort #4 in the future.
On the map there is an island named Hubbard Island that indicates there is camping allowed; the map says to stay on the left shore to find the site. Unfortunately, the website mentions nothing about it. It only talks about camping at an SCA (Student Conservation Assc.) site that's on the river about a mile below Hubbard Island.
The group I'm doing this with is a traditional Native group and they usually cook on wood fires. Unfortunately, the literature all states that the SCA site doesn't allow open fires so that puts us back to Hubbard Island.
So bottom line....does anyone know if campsites really do exist on Hubbard Island? If so, could you give me an estimate as to the size of the site and how many tents, hammocks, etc. it might comfortably hold? I'm also curious as to whether there might be any "amenities" on the site; i.e. picnic tables, pit toilets, etc.
Thanks, in advance, for any help you can give me. Take care and until next time....be well.
snapper
The stretch we're looking to paddle is from the Cornish/Winsor covered bridge down to Bellows Falls, VT. I'm scouting this particular section for a possible trip I'll be leading for Fort #4 in the future.
On the map there is an island named Hubbard Island that indicates there is camping allowed; the map says to stay on the left shore to find the site. Unfortunately, the website mentions nothing about it. It only talks about camping at an SCA (Student Conservation Assc.) site that's on the river about a mile below Hubbard Island.
The group I'm doing this with is a traditional Native group and they usually cook on wood fires. Unfortunately, the literature all states that the SCA site doesn't allow open fires so that puts us back to Hubbard Island.
So bottom line....does anyone know if campsites really do exist on Hubbard Island? If so, could you give me an estimate as to the size of the site and how many tents, hammocks, etc. it might comfortably hold? I'm also curious as to whether there might be any "amenities" on the site; i.e. picnic tables, pit toilets, etc.
Thanks, in advance, for any help you can give me. Take care and until next time....be well.
snapper
