Where To Paddle
Waterbury Reservoir features four access points suitable for launching small paddling crafts.
Moscow Paddlers’ Access - This 24-hour access point is a car-top launch only for paddle craft.
Waterbury Dam Access - This 24-hour access point has a paved boat launch for both paddle craft and motorboats. Camping and overflow parking is located south of the dam and is a short walk to launch area.
Blush Hill Boat Launch - This 24-hour access point has a paved boat launch for both paddle craft and motorboats.
Waterbury Center State Park - provides day-use access with a paved boat launch for motorboats and easy access for paddling. There are two year-round 5 mph/ No Wake Zones, which, with the protection by the 200 foot law and right-of-way laws, provide areas for quiet users. Please try to stay in these quiet use zones. Be mindful of motorized boat users, especially when not in quiet user zones, around boat ramps and Elephant Rock.
Elephant Rock is a popular area for all users but the landscape becomes very narrow at this part of the reservoir. This means the channel for motorized boats is reduced significantly. Please use extreme caution while passing through this area.
Paddling At Night
Between sunset and sunrise, manually propelled boats must display a lantern in time to present a collision. An audible signal is also recommended. Whistles are a great option and can be attached easily to your PFD.
PFD ( Personal Flotation Device )
Every vessel must carry at least one US Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD) for each person on board. A PFD must be worn by every person under age 12 on all vessels.
Prevent The Spread Of Invasive Species
A critical part of protecting and preserving the Waterbury Reservoir, bodies of water across Vermont (and the world) is proper cleaning of boats to prevent the spread of invasive species. Transporting such nuisances is illegal and carries heavy penalties.
Boats, trailers and other boating equipment can spread aquatic invasive species from waterbody to waterbody unless properly cleaned, dried or disinfected after use. Although some invasive species such as water milfoil are readily visible to the human eye, many others are too small to be readily noticed. To avoid spreading invasive species please follow the guidelines in the following steps:
