CWTA - Connecticut Coastal Paddling - New London County - Old Lyme



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Connecticut Water Trails

Connecticut Coastal Paddling

Connecticut Coastal Paddling Access

New London County Coastal Paddling Access

New London County Coastal Paddling

Old Lyme Coastal Paddling

Old Lyme Coastal Paddling Access

Connecticut Water Trails Program

Connecticut Coastal Paddling

New London County

Old Lyme

Lord Cove

Site Location: Along the coast of Old Lyme, Connecticut

Basic Information:

Found on the Connecticut River in Old Lyme

This brackish marsh contains a five-mile maze of waterways, with an abundance and variety of birdlife.

Type: Bay

Water Type: Saltwater

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Site Contact Information:

Site Coordinates:

Longitude 72.353312 ºW Latitude 41.34291 ºN

Location Map:

Old Lyme - Lord Cove

USGS Quadrangle: Old Lyme

Navigational Charts:

Driving Directions:

From Interstate 95: Take exit 70 and drive north on Route 156 for about a half-mile.

Directions Map: Google Map

Boat Launch Information:

There is a town landing to the left, where you may launch your canoe or kayak, but parking is limited with a 3 hour maximum; after launching, one of your party will have to return your car to the park-and-ride lot just north of I-95 on the right (1/2 mile from site), and return on foot.

ADA Access:

Site Description:

Environment: Bay

Additional Info:

Paddling Lord Cove:

This brackish marsh contains a five-mile maze of waterways, with an abundance and variety of birdlife. Lord Cove is an excellent example of brackish tidal marsh. The preserve has been created thanks to the generosity of numerous donors; the entire preserve has been protected through gifts.

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